For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 283 students in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR.
The neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR public schools have a diversity score of 0.33, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welches Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24901 E Salmon River Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Welches Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24903 E Salmon River Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR include Welches Elementary School and Welches Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy?
the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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