Public schools in Silverton, OR
10 open public schools with an address in Silverton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,136
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Silverton public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Silverton, OR: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,136 students, an average of 314 per school. The largest campus is Silverton High School (1,262 students), and the largest elementary school is Robert Frost Elementary School (349).
Every listed school belongs to Silver Falls SD 4J. 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 19.5:1, 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 51% 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 Silverton
Elementary schools in Silverton
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Charter School Silver Falls SD 4J · Charter | KG–08 | 136 | 19.2:1 | |
| Central Howell Elementary School Silver Falls SD 4J | KG–08 | 160 | 21.2:1 | |
| Evergreen Elementary School Silver Falls SD 4J | KG–08 | 67 | 16.8:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elementary Silver Falls SD 4J | KG–05 | 314 | 18:1 | |
| Robert Frost Elementary School Silver Falls SD 4J | KG–05 | 349 | 17.8:1 | |
| Silver Crest Elementary School Silver Falls SD 4J | KG–08 | 119 | 19.8:1 | |
| The Community Roots School Silver Falls SD 4J · Charter | KG–06 | 99 | 18.7:1 | |
| Victor Point Elementary School Silver Falls SD 4J | KG–08 | 205 | 20.4:1 |
Middle schools in Silverton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton Middle School Silver Falls SD 4J | 06–08 | 425 | 21.3:1 |
High schools in Silverton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School Silver Falls SD 4J | 09–12 | 1,262 | 23.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.9%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Silverton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,136 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Silverton
How many public schools are in Silverton, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Silverton: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,136 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Silverton?
All listed public schools with an address in Silverton belong to Silver Falls SD 4J. 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 Silverton?
Silverton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Silverton, with 1,262 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Silverton?
Yes. 2 of the 10 public schools in Silverton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bethany Charter School, The Community Roots School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Silverton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Silverton public schools is 19.5:1, 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 Silverton 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