For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,694 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 28% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97045, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Alliance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19230 S End Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8650
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8650
Grades: K-5
| 623 students
Rank: #44.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 38% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Carus School
(Math: 32% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Clackamas Academy Of Industrial Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1306 12th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-7860
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-7860
Grades: 6-12
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
Redland Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18131 S Redland Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8500
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8500
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Tumwata Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14133 S Donovan Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8300
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1010.
Gardiner Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Williams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8200
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
97045, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
995 South End Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8250
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8250
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
1232 Linn Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8700
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8700
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
16075 S Front Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8050
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8050
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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