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3 schools in Mill City

Oregon · Public K-12

Parents in Mill City have 3 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 2,913 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Mill City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,913
-1,389 (-32%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 75%
% Hispanic
18%
was 12%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Oregon Charter AcademyCombinedKG-122,345
Santiam Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05249
Santiam Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh06-12319

About Mill City

Mill City is a rural-scale Oregon city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 2,913 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Mill City is around 971 students, 132% above the Oregon average of about 418.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,913 students, declined 32% from the 4,302 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 75% to 66%.

On this page, the community for Mill City discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mill City?
Mill City, Oregon has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,913 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mill City?
Mill City has 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mill City?
Oregon Charter Academy is the largest public school in Mill City by enrollment, with approximately 2,345 students.
What school districts serve Mill City?
Mill City public schools are operated by Santiam Canyon SD 129J.
What grade levels do public schools in Mill City cover?
Public schools in Mill City serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Mill City?
1 of the 3 public schools in Mill City are charter schools.