For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,651 students in 97045, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97045, OR are Springwater Environmental Sciences School, Alliance Charter Academy and John Mcloughlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97045 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97045, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97045, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16491 S Springwater Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 631-7700
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 631-7700
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Alliance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16075 S Front Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8556
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8556
Gr: K-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19230 S End Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8650
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8650
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14625 S Holcomb Blvd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8100
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8100
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
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 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13521 S Gaffney Ln
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8600
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8600
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Gardiner Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Williams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8200
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Clackamas Academy Of Industrial Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1306 12th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-7860
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-7860
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Redland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18131 S Redland Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8500
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8500
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Tumwata Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14133 S Donovan Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8300
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
97045, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clackamas Adt High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1002 Library Ct
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-8264
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-8264
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
995 South End Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8250
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8250
Gr: K-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1232 Linn Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8700
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8700
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
16075 S Front Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8050
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8050
Gr: K-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Riverbend Youth Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
15544 S Clackamas River Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-8005
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-8005
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97045, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97045, OR include Springwater Environmental Sciences School, Alliance Charter Academy and John Mcloughlin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97045?
10 public elementary schools are located in 97045.
What is the racial composition of students in 97045?
97045 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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