What are the best preschools and public schools in Southern Oregon?

Question

Trying to determine the best area to relocate to with my husband and 3 yr old boy. Good schools are a high priority with us. Any schools or districts which you would avoid? We will likely be moving to Medford area, or Central Point.

Thanks!!

Answer 1

I commend you for wanting to put your child and their education first - if more parents did this it would make a huge difference. I wish I could give you specific answers as to the places in southern Oregon to gravitate towards or to stay away from, but my only recommendation would be to see if you can find a Montessori preschool and look at what they can offer your child. But spend some time in the school - which ever one you decide on - before you make a decision. A brief visit won't show you what is really happening.

Another recommendation I would suggest is to look at the Oregon Charter School Parents group on yahoo. Even if you are not considering homeschooling your child or sending them to a private or charter school, you can find parents who would be able to tell you the schools to avoid and what their experiences were with them. Here's their organizational statement and the link to the group is in the sources below.

"This is a place where parents from Oregon's many and varied charter schools - from Portland to Sweet Home, from Scio to Ontario - can come together, learn from one another, and get the latest information about legislation and other happenings that might affect their school. We invite you to join our group, and work together to make Oregon's entire charter school community as strong and vibrant as your individual school is!"

Answer 2

There is a web site that is great schools . net or good schools . org will give break downs about test scores, student teacher ratio etc.