Top Rankings
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,789 students in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 44% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District are Westridge Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School and River Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lake Oswego SD 7j School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
6,789 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
408 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 187 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
67%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,278 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 $21,337 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,278
$18,279
Spending / Student
$21,337
$19,325
Best Lake Oswego SD 7j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3400 Royce Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2371
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2371
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1133 Sw Andrews Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2350
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2350
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5850 Sw Mcewan Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2363
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2363
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Palisades World Language School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Greentree Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2302
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2302
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15777 Sw Boones Ferry Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2357
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2357
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Hallinan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16800 Hawthorne Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2353
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2353
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Lake Oswego Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2335
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Kingsgate Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2323
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2323
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Lakeridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Sw Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2343
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2343
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Oswego Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2313
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 1,275 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Lakeridge High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1235 Sw Overlook Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2319
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2319
Gr: 9-12 | 1,198 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2507 Christie Drive
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 496-3929
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 496-3929
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,789 students.
What is the rank of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District is ranked #2 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
67% of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Lake Oswego SD 7j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,337 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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