Oregon is the #29 largest school system in the United States, serving 541,703 students across the 1,302 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are , serving 58,213 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Oregon attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Oregon is 31%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 44%.
The top-ranked public schools in Oregon are Evergreen Elementary School, Findley Elementary School, and Westridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 42%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Oregon (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
3727 Cascade Hwy Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4845
Rank: #22.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
4155 Nw Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
3400 Royce Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2371
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2371
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Winterhaven School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
3830 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Rank: #55.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
2732 Ne Fremont St
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6036
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6036
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
701 Nw Newport Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-1900
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-1900
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Rank: #88.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
9935 Nw Durrett St
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 916-5400
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 916-5400
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rieke Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1405 Sw Vermont
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="state-rank">State Acdeamy<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="state-revenue-and-spending">State Revenue and Spending
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
1,302 Schools
100,795 Schools
# Students
541,703 Students
49,494,734 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
29,489 Teachers
3,241,124 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
State Average (OR)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
6,222 Students
477,337 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
22,114 Students
2,755,585 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
140,608 Students
14,721,043 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
30%
# Black Students
12,826 Students
7,323,773 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
312,965 Students
21,491,186 Students
% White Students
58%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4,696 Students
185,312 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39,453 Students
2,514,798 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This State (OR)
Total Revenue (23-24)
$9,902 MM
Spending (23-24)
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student (23-24)
$18,279
Spending / Student (23-24)
$19,325
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="list-title center">Best Oregon Public Schools by County (2026)
Popular cities: Portland (186 schools), Salem (70 schools), Eugene (54 schools), Beaverton (42 schools), Bend (32 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oregon?
The top-ranked public schools in Oregon include Evergreen Elementary School, Findley Elementary School, and Westridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oregon?
1,302 public schools are located in Oregon.
What percentage of students in Oregon go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Oregon attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon?
Minority enrollment in Oregon is 42%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Oregon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oregon include: John C Fremont Middle School vs. Joseph Lane Middle School, Culver High School vs. Madras High School, South Albany High School vs. West Albany High School
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