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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Gresham Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 13,436 students in Gresham, OR (there are 5 private schools, serving 766 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Gresham, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gresham, OR are Gresham Arthur Academy, East Orient Elementary School and Butler Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gresham, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Gresham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gresham, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gresham Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1890 Ne Cleveland Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4900
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
East Orient Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7431 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-4818
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Butler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
West Orient Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
29805 Se Orient Dr
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Sam Barlow High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5105 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 258-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,635 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Kelly Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Se Baker Way
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-7483
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4500
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 Nw Civic Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 427-0803
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Springwater Trail High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
East Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6050
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-1510
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Hollydale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Sw Birdsdale Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6226
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Gordon Russell Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3625 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Dexter Mccarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Centennial High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Ne 219th
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 492-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Gresham High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 674-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
North Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Se 217th Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6415
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
295 Ne 24th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-7158
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Hall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 Ne 23rd St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6330
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Advanced Learning
Charter School
1484 Nw Civic Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4978
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gresham, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Gresham, OR include Gresham Arthur Academy, East Orient Elementary School and Butler Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gresham?
23 public schools are located in Gresham.
What percentage of students in Gresham go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Gresham are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gresham?
Gresham public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gresham are often viewed compared to one another?

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