Public schools in Keizer, OR
11 open public schools with an address in Keizer, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,214
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Keizer public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Keizer, OR: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,214 students, an average of 565 per school. The largest campus is McNary High School (1,995 students), and the largest elementary school is Keizer Elementary School (565).
Every listed school belongs to Salem-Keizer SD 24J. 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 20.3:1, higher than 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.
About 89% 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 Keizer
Elementary schools in Keizer
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Elementary School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | KG–05 | 317 | 19:1 | |
| Cummings Elementary School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | KG–05 | 397 | 19.5:1 | |
| Forest Ridge Elementary School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | KG–05 | 226 | 16.4:1 | |
| Gubser Elementary School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | KG–05 | 423 | 22.7:1 | |
| Keizer Elementary School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | KG–05 | 565 | 20.3:1 | |
| Kennedy Elementary School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | KG–05 | 358 | 20.5:1 | |
| Optimum Learning Environment Charter School Salem-Keizer SD 24J · Charter | 01–05 | 129 | 19.7:1 | |
| Weddle Elementary School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | KG–05 | 352 | 20.1:1 |
Middle schools in Keizer
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claggett Creek Middle School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 06–08 | 798 | 21.6:1 | |
| Whiteaker Middle School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 06–08 | 654 | 23.2:1 |
High schools in Keizer
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNary High School Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 09–12 | 1,995 | 24.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.5%
- Hispanic44.6%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Keizer schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,214 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Keizer
How many public schools are in Keizer, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Keizer: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,214 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Keizer?
All listed public schools with an address in Keizer belong to Salem-Keizer SD 24J. 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 Keizer?
McNary High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Keizer, with 1,995 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Keizer?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Keizer are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Optimum Learning Environment Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Keizer schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Keizer public schools is 20.3:1, higher than 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 Keizer 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