For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,930 students in Scappoose, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Scappoose, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Scappoose, OR are South Columbia Family School, Grant Watts Elementary School and Scappoose Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scappoose, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Scappoose have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scappoose, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Grant Watts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 Se Third Pl
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Gr: 1-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Scappoose Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Scappoose Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52265 Columbia River Hwy
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Gr: 7-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Otto Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52050 Se 3rd St
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Gr: 4-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Scappoose High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33700 Se High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scappoose, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Scappoose, OR include South Columbia Family School, Grant Watts Elementary School and Scappoose Online Academy.
How many public schools are located in Scappoose?
6 public schools are located in Scappoose.
What percentage of students in Scappoose go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Scappoose are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Scappoose?
Scappoose public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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