For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,288 students in Happy Valley, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 76 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Happy Valley, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Happy Valley, OR are Scouters Mountain Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School and Clackamas Middle College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Happy Valley, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Happy Valley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Happy Valley, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scouters Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10811 Se 172nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-3250
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-3250
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13865 Se King Rd, Suite A
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-5420
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-5420
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Clackamas Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12021 Se 82nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 518-5925
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 518-5925
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Mount Scott Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 Se Stevens Rd
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-5500
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-5500
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Spring Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11645 Se Masa Ln
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-5600
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-5600
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Happy Valley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13865 Se King Rd, Suite B
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-1920
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 353-1920
Gr: 6-8 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Happy Valley, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Happy Valley, OR include Scouters Mountain Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School and Clackamas Middle College.
How many public schools are located in Happy Valley?
6 public schools are located in Happy Valley.
What percentage of students in Happy Valley go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Happy Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Happy Valley?
Happy Valley public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Happy Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Happy Valley include: Happy Valley Elementary School vs. Scouters Mountain Elementary School, Scouters Mountain Elementary School vs. Happy Valley Elementary School, Spring Mountain Elementary School vs. Scouters Mountain Elementary School
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