Public schools in Medford, OR
22 open public schools with an address in Medford, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,165
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Medford public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Medford, OR: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,165 students, an average of 598 per school. The largest campus is South Medford High School (1,856 students), and the largest elementary school is Hoover Elementary School (591).
Medford SD 549C operates the most schools here (21), and 2 regular districts have at least one Medford campus. 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 18.1:1, 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 85% 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 Medford
Elementary schools in Medford
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 401 | 17.6:1 | |
| Griffin Creek Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 492 | 18.9:1 | |
| Hoover Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 591 | 21.3:1 | |
| Howard Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 275 | 16.1:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 321 | 15.1:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 381 | 16.9:1 | |
| Kennedy Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 393 | 17:1 | |
| Kids Unlimited Academy Medford SD 549C · Charter | PK–05 | 505 | 16.3:1 | |
| Lone Pine Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 461 | 19.7:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 398 | 18.1:1 | |
| Orchard Hill Elementary School Phoenix-Talent SD 4 | KG–05 | 273 | 15.9:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 308 | 17.5:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 221 | 15.7:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary School Medford SD 549C | KG–05 | 306 | 18:1 |
Middle schools in Medford
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedrick Middle School Medford SD 549C | 06–08 | 952 | 20.1:1 | |
| McLoughlin Middle School Medford SD 549C | 06–08 | 826 | 20:1 | |
| Oakdale Middle School Medford SD 549C | 06–08 | 745 | 18.9:1 | |
| The Valley School of Southern Oregon Medford SD 549C · Charter | 06–08 | 127 | 36.3:1 |
High schools in Medford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Academy Medford SD 549C · Alternative School | 09–12 | 327 | 14.9:1 | |
| North Medford High School Medford SD 549C | 09–12 | 1,721 | 23.9:1 | |
| South Medford High School Medford SD 549C | 09–12 | 1,856 | 23.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Medford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logos Charter School Medford SD 549C · Charter | KG–12 | 1,285 | 20:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.1%
- Hispanic30.5%
- Black1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Medford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,165 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Medford
How many public schools are in Medford, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Medford: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,165 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Medford?
Schools with an address in Medford belong to 2 education agencies, led by Medford SD 549C (21 schools), Phoenix-Talent SD 4 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Medford?
South Medford High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Medford, with 1,856 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Medford?
Yes. 3 of the 22 public schools in Medford are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Kids Unlimited Academy, Logos Charter School, The Valley School of Southern Oregon. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Medford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Medford public schools is 18.1:1, 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 Medford 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.
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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