Public schools in Cottage Grove, OR
7 open public schools with an address in Cottage Grove, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,476
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Cottage Grove public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,476 students, an average of 354 per school. The largest campus is Cottage Grove High School (640 students), and the largest elementary school is Harrison Elementary School (450).
Every listed school belongs to South Lane SD 45J3. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cottage Grove
Elementary schools in Cottage Grove
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia Elementary School South Lane SD 45J3 | KG–05 | 443 | 16.4:1 | |
| Harrison Elementary School South Lane SD 45J3 | KG–05 | 450 | 16.7:1 | |
| London School South Lane SD 45J3 | KG–08 | 72 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Cottage Grove
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School South Lane SD 45J3 | 06–08 | 455 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Cottage Grove
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Kennedy High School South Lane SD 45J3 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 62 | 12.4:1 | |
| Cottage Grove High School South Lane SD 45J3 | 09–12 | 640 | 19.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cottage Grove
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Character Education South Lane SD 45J3 · Charter | KG–12 | 354 | 21.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.1%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Cottage Grove schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,476 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cottage Grove
How many public schools are in Cottage Grove, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Cottage Grove: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,476 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cottage Grove?
All listed public schools with an address in Cottage Grove belong to South Lane SD 45J3. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cottage Grove, with 640 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cottage Grove?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Cottage Grove are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy for Character Education. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cottage Grove schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cottage Grove public schools is 16.7:1, similar to the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cottage Grove guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Oregon cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities