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Forest Grove SD 15 School District

1728 Main St
Forest Grove, OR 97116-2737
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Forest Grove SD 15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,692 students in Forest Grove SD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Forest Grove SD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,294 Schools
# Students
5,692 Students
539,626 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
29,777 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Forest Grove SD 15 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#148 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
31%
32%
44%
22%
30%
84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
59%
26%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
34%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,830 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,194 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,830
$18,349
Spending / Student
$16,194
$19,399

Best Forest Grove SD 15 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4115 Sw Dilley Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Gr: K-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2516 N B St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Gr: K-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1914 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Gr: 1-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Forest Grove High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Nichols Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Gr: 9-12 | 1,849 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Gr: 5-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Echo Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
914 S Linden St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2489
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Neil Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1777 Mt View Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Gr: 7-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cornelius Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N 14th Ave
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 18th Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2701 Taylor Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,692 students.
What is the rank of Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District is ranked #153 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
59% of Forest Grove SD 15 School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forest Grove SD 15 School District?
Forest Grove SD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Forest Grove SD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,194 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,692 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 84% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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