For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,845 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 28% (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 6/10, 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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scappoose, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Watts Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-3
| 352 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Rank: #44.
Scappoose Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52265 Columbia River Hwy
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Grades: 7-8
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Otto Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52050 Se 3rd St
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Grades: 4-6
| 390 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
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 42% (majority Hispanic).
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