Nehalem Elementary School
Nehalem, OR · Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Town, remote
159th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 76%▲ Improving
36300 8th St, Nehalem, OR 97131
(503)355-3650NCES ID 410865001080Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nehalem Elementary School 159th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 76% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 86 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 174 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 79.9% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.6% | 13.2% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.3% | 5.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 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 $572K in zip 97131 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Nehalem Elementary School
- #132The Cannon Beach AcademySeaside SD 10 · 10.6 mi away · charter132nd of 675
ELA 75% ▲16 · Math 35% ▼9Compare - #357Garibaldi Elementary SchoolNeah-Kah-Nie SD 56 · 11 mi away357th of 675
ELA 44% ▼15 · Math 30% ▼14Compare - #278Pacific Ridge Elementary SchoolSeaside SD 10 · 18.4 mi away278th of 675
ELA 49% ▼10 · Math 35% ▼9Compare - #337South Prairie Elementary SchoolTillamook SD 9 · 22 mi away337th of 675
ELA 37% ▼22 · Math 39% ▼5Compare - #365Lewis & Clark Elementary SchoolAstoria SD 1 · 29.6 mi away365th of 675
ELA 41% ▼18 · Math 32% ▼12Compare
What school district is Nehalem Elementary School in?
Nehalem Elementary School is part of the Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56 district in Nehalem, Oregon.
Is Nehalem Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nehalem Elementary School 159th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 76% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nehalem Elementary School?
White 80%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 6% (174 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nehalem Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97131 is $572K 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.