Best Schools in Clackamas County, OR
Clackamas County, OR has 178 public schools (33 high, 32 middle, 99 elementary) serving 91,685 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Clackamas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clackamas County, OR
The top high schools in Clackamas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Sd 51j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
2. Lake Oswego Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1245 Students
3. Lakeridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students
4. Cleveland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1547 Students
5. West Linn High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1905 Students
6. Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1556 Students
7. Clackamas Middle College
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clackamas Sd 12 • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students
8. Wilsonville High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1269 Students
9. Newberg Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
10. Oregon City Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon City Sd 62 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1931 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clackamas County, OR
The top middle schools in Clackamas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Oswego Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
2. Sellwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
3. Jackson Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
4. Lakeridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students
5. Three Rivers Charter School
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West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 109 Students
6. Rosemont Ridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students
7. Athey Creek Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
8. Sherwood Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sherwood Sd 88j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1135 Students
9. Inza R Wood Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
10. Welches Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Oregon Trail Sd 46 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clackamas County, OR
The top elementary schools in Clackamas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students
2. Riverdale Grade School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Sd 51j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 410 Students
3. Forest Hills Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
4. Stephenson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
5. Hallinan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
6. Cedaroak Park Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
7. Lake Grove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
8. Duniway Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 Students
9. Bolton Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
10. Stafford Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clackamas County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clackamas County, OR has a total population of 421,401 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clackamas County, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clackamas County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clackamas County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clackamas County, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clackamas County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clackamas County, OR
How many schools are in Clackamas County, OR?
Clackamas County, OR has 178 public schools: 33 high schools, 32 middle schools and 99 elementary schools, serving 91,685 students in total.
How do schools in Clackamas County perform on state tests?
On average, 178 schools in Clackamas County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Clackamas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clackamas County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clackamas County
20 places in Clackamas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (20)
- Milwaukie (16)
- Lake Oswego (12)
- Oregon City (11)
- West Linn (9)
- Happy Valley (8)
- Canby (6)
- Clackamas (6)
- Wilsonville (6)
- Molalla (5)
- Boring (4)
- Estacada (4)
- Sandy (4)
- Colton (3)
- Gladstone (3)
- Damascus (2)
- Mulino (2)
- Welches (2)
- Beavercreek (1)
- Eagle Creek (1)
- Hubbard (1)
School districts (10)
- North Clackamas SD 12 (31 schools)
- West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J (16 schools)
- Oregon City SD 62 (13 schools)
- Lake Oswego SD 7J (12 schools)
- Oregon Trail SD 46 (10 schools)
- Canby SD 86 (8 schools)
- Molalla River SD 35 (7 schools)
- Estacada SD 108 (5 schools)
- Gladstone SD 115 (4 schools)
- Colton SD 53 (3 schools)