Bolton Primary School (Closed 2026)

5933 Holmes St
West Linn, OR 97068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bolton Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Bolton Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
#29 out of 1174 schools
(Top 5%)
65-69%
31%
75-79%
44%
50-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
74%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.44
(22-23)
26.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
67%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolton Primary School's ranking?
Bolton Primary School is ranked #29 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bolton Primary School?
222 students attend Bolton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bolton Primary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bolton Primary School?
Bolton Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bolton Primary School offer ?
Bolton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton Primary School part of?
Bolton Primary School is part of West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3j School District.
In what neighborhood is Bolton Primary School located?
Bolton Primary School is located in the Bolton neighborhood of West Linn, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Bolton.

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