Gearhart, OR is a small town along the Oregon Coast that offers its residents and visitors alike a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. The community is known for its excellent schools, with a current rating of 8/10. Educational services are provided through the local Gearhart School District, which includes five public schools ranging from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Students are provided access to quality instruction in core subjects such as math, science, English, social studies, and health education. In addition to these core classes students also have access to enrichment opportunities such as language classes, visual art classes, music programs and physical education courses aimed at increasing their knowledge base while enjoying new experiences. There are also several options for higher education nearby including Clatsop Community College and Lewis & Clark College for those wishing to pursue post-secondary studies in the area. All of these educational opportunities provide Gearhart citizens with an excellent foundation from which to start or continue on their educational journey.
Gearhart schools spend $11,600 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 21 pupils per teacher, 442 students per librarian, and 390 children per counselor.