For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 926 students in Gladstone, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gladstone, OR are John Wetten Elementary School and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladstone, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gladstone have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gladstone, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Wetten Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 E Exeter
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564
Grades: 1-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17777 Webster Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-3636
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-3636
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gladstone, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gladstone, OR include John Wetten Elementary School and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gladstone?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gladstone.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladstone?
Gladstone public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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