For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 983 students in Damascus, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 407 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Damascus, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Damascus, OR are Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School and Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Damascus, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Damascus have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Damascus, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15600 Se 232nd Dr
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Gr: K-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18031 Se Vogel Rd
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 353-5780
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 353-5780
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Damascus, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Damascus, OR include Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School and Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Damascus?
2 public schools are located in Damascus.
What percentage of students in Damascus go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Damascus are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Damascus?
Damascus public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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