Top Rankings
Canby SD 86 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,175 students in Canby SD 86 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Canby SD 86 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
4,175 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canby SD 86 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
32%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
63%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,750 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,520 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,750
$18,279
Spending / Student
$16,520
$19,325
Best Canby SD 86 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ninety-one School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5811 S Whiskey Hill Rd
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Hubbard, OR 97032
(503) 263-7110
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Carus School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14412 S Carus Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 263-7190
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 263-7190
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
William Knight Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Grant St
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7100
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7100
Gr: K-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Howard Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
562 Nw 5th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7120
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7120
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Baker Prairie Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1859 Se Township Rd
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7170
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7170
Gr: 7-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Canby High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 Sw 4th Ave
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7200
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Philander Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 S Ivy
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7150
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7150
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Cecile Trost Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Redwood
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7130
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 263-7130
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canby SD 86 School District?
Canby SD 86 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,175 students.
What is the rank of Canby SD 86 School District?
Canby SD 86 School District is ranked #102 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canby SD 86 School District?
63% of Canby SD 86 School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canby SD 86 School District?
Canby SD 86 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Canby SD 86 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,520 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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