Best Schools in Washington County, OR
Washington County, OR has 203 public schools (29 high, 32 middle, 127 elementary) serving 108,438 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Washington County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, OR
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. International School Of Beaverton
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 887 Students
2. Beaverton Academy Of Science And Engineering
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 822 Students
3. Lakeridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students
4. Lincoln High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
5. Sunset High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students
6. Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1556 Students
7. Westview High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2442 Students
8. Arts And Communication Magnet Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 691 Students
9. Mountainside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1758 Students
10. Tillamook High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tillamook Sd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, OR
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stoller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
2. West Sylvan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
3. Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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. Tumwater Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 998 Students
6. Sherwood Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherwood Sd 88j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1135 Students
7. Chehalem Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
8. Inza R Wood Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
9. Otto Petersen Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scappoose Sd 1j • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 412 Students
10. Meridian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, OR
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hope Chinese Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 366 Students
2. Findley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
3. Forest Park Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
4. Bridlemile Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students
5. Ridgewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
6. Bonny Slope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 686 Students
7. Bethany Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
8. Cedar Mill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
9. Archer Glen Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherwood Sd 88j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
10. Ewing Young Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Newberg Sd 29j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, OR has a total population of 600,372 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, OR
How many schools are in Washington County, OR?
Washington County, OR has 203 public schools: 29 high schools, 32 middle schools and 127 elementary schools, serving 108,438 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 203 schools in Washington County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Washington County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
11 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Beaverton (34)
- Hillsboro (28)
- Tigard (12)
- Forest Grove (8)
- Sherwood (7)
- Aloha (5)
- Tualatin (5)
- Banks (3)
- Cornelius (3)
- Gaston (2)
- North Plains (2)
School districts (6)
- Beaverton SD 48J (56 schools)
- Hillsboro SD 1J (36 schools)
- Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J (18 schools)
- Forest Grove SD 15 (10 schools)
- Sherwood SD 88J (7 schools)
- Banks SD 13 (3 schools)