Public schools in Molalla, OR
5 open public schools with an address in Molalla, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,189
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Molalla public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Molalla, OR: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,189 students, an average of 438 per school. The largest campus is Molalla High School (745 students), and the largest elementary school is Molalla Elementary School (438).
Every listed school belongs to Molalla River SD 35. 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 18.5:1, 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 66% 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 Molalla
Elementary schools in Molalla
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla Elementary School Molalla River SD 35 | KG–05 | 438 | 16.2:1 | |
| Molalla River Academy Molalla River SD 35 · Charter | KG–08 | 224 | 17.2:1 | |
| Rural Dell Elementary School Molalla River SD 35 | KG–05 | 251 | 18.7:1 |
Middle schools in Molalla
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla River Middle School Molalla River SD 35 | 06–08 | 531 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Molalla
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla High School Molalla River SD 35 | 09–12 | 745 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.6%
- Hispanic24.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Molalla schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,189 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Molalla
How many public schools are in Molalla, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Molalla: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,189 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Molalla?
All listed public schools with an address in Molalla belong to Molalla River SD 35. 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 Molalla?
Molalla High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Molalla, with 745 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Molalla?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Molalla are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Molalla River Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Molalla schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Molalla public schools is 18.5:1, 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 Molalla 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