Oregon is the #29 largest school system in the United States, serving 541,693 students across the 1,290 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 475 private schools, serving 57,561 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Oregon are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Oregon is 32%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 47%.
The top ranked public schools in Oregon are Bethany Elementary School, Findley Elementary School and International School Of Beaverton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
There are 132 charter schools and 1 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(OR) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
25%
Black
2%
White
60%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
7%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Oregon (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bethany Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
3305 Nw 174th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 356-2030
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 356-2030
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
4155 Nw Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Rank: #33.
International School Of Beaverton
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
17770 Sw Blanton St
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 356-3690
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 356-3690
Rank: #44.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
11775 Nw Mcdaniel Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2040
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2040
Rank: #55.
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
701 Nw Newport Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-1900
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-1900
Rank: #66.
Stoller Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
14141 Nw Laidlaw Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Rank: #77.
Three Rivers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
2565 Sw Ek Rd
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 673-7850
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 673-7850
Rank: #88.
Hope Chinese Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
3500 Sw 104th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
(971) 226-7500
Beaverton, OR 97005
(971) 226-7500
Rank: #99.
Meadow Park Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
14100 Sw Downing St
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 356-2640
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 356-2640
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Flex Online School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
13845 Nw Science Park Dr
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3720
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3720
Best Oregon Public Schools by County (2024)
Popular cities: Portland (182 schools), Salem (70 schools), Eugene (52 schools), Beaverton (41 schools), Bend (32 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oregon?
The top ranked public schools in Oregon include Bethany Elementary School, Findley Elementary School and International School Of Beaverton.
How many public schools are located in Oregon?
1,290 public schools are located in Oregon.
What percentage of students in Oregon go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Oregon are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon?
Minority enrollment in Oregon is 41% (majority Hispanic)
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