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Best 97080 Oregon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,826 students in 97080, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 397 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 97080, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97080, OR are East Orient Elementary School, Butler Creek Elementary School and West Orient Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97080 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97080, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97080, OR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 97080, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97080, OR include East Orient Elementary School, Butler Creek Elementary School and West Orient Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 97080?
13 public schools are located in 97080.
What percentage of students in 97080 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 97080 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97080?
97080 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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