Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridges Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridges Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridges Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'Pride of the Ridges'
School Rankings
Ridges Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridges Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
66%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridges Elementary School's ranking?
Ridges Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Ridges Elementary School often compared to?
Ridges Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middleton Elementary School, Greenway Elementary School, Archer Glen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Ridges Elementary School?
635 students attend Ridges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ridges Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridges Elementary School?
Ridges Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridges Elementary School offer ?
Ridges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridges Elementary School part of?
Ridges Elementary School is part of Sherwood SD 88j School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridges Elementary School located?
Ridges Elementary School is located in the Sherwood Tualatin North neighborhood of Sherwood, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Sherwood Tualatin North.
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