Columbia City School
Columbia City, OR · St Helens SD 502
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Town, fringe
487th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
2000 Second St, Columbia City, OR 97018
(503)366-7550NCES ID 411172000189Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Columbia City School 487th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 105 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 195 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 74.9% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 12.3% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 9.2% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $483K in zip 97018 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Columbia City School
- #507Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolSt Helens SD 502 · 2 mi away507th of 675
ELA 30% ▼3 · Math 25% ▲1Compare - #503McBride Elementary SchoolSt Helens SD 502 · 2.8 mi away503rd of 675
ELA 34% ▲1 · Math 21% ▼3Compare - #217St Helens Arthur AcademySt Helens SD 502 · 4.1 mi away · charter217th of 675
ELA 52% ▲19 · Math 41% ▲17Compare - #175South Columbia Family SchoolScappoose SD 1J · 5.9 mi away · charter175th of 675
ELA 52% ▲19 · Math 48% ▲24Compare - #266Grant Watts Elementary SchoolScappoose SD 1J · 10.2 mi away266th of 675
ELA 42% ▲9 · Math 43% ▲19Compare - #609Hudson Park Elementary SchoolRainier SD 13 · 16.3 mi away609th of 675
ELA 21% ▼12 · Math 17% ▼7Compare - #62Sauvie Island SchoolScappoose SD 1J · 16.3 mi away · charter62nd of 675
ELA 65% ▲32 · Math 66% ▲42Compare - #47Skyline Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 19.7 mi away47th of 675
ELA 75% ▲42 · Math 63% ▲39Compare
What school district is Columbia City School in?
Columbia City School is part of the St Helens SD 502 district in Columbia City, Oregon.
Is Columbia City School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbia City School 487th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbia City School?
White 75%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 2% (195 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbia City School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97018 is $483K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.