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Best Washington County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 12,201 students in Washington County, OR. The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, OR are Middleton Elementary School, Ridges Elementary School and Hawks View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, OR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
23505 Sw Old Hwy 99w
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 825-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Ridges Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21472 Sw Copper Terrace
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 825-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Hawks View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21970 Sw Sherwood Blvd
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 825-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Edward Byrom Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21800 Sw 91st Ave
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 431-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Fir Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6300 Sw Wilson Ave
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 356-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7980 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Mckay Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7485 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 356-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Errol Hassell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18100 Sw Bany Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 356-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Raleigh Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3670 Sw 78th Ave
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Elmonica Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16950 Sw Lisa Ct
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 356-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Hazeldale Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20080 Sw Farmington Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 356-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Metzger Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10350 Sw Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Chehalem Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15555 Sw Davis Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 356-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Tualatin Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20405 Sw 95th Ave
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 431-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
James Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9500 Sw Murdock St
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Greenway Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9150 Sw Downing Dr
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 356-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Beaver Acres Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 Sw 170th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97003
(503) 356-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Vose Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11350 Sw Denney Rd
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 356-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Aloha-huber Park School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Sw 173rd St
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 356-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
William Walker Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11940 Sw Lynnfield Ln
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Kinnaman Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4205 Sw 193rd Ave
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 356-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Nw 185th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 356-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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: #25 - 2725. - 27.
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: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Reedville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2695 Sw 209th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 844-1570
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13730 Sw Walker Rd
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 356-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Art Rutkin Elementary School
15600 Sw River Terrace Blvd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, OR include Middleton Elementary School, Ridges Elementary School and Hawks View Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
27 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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