Oatfield’s public schools outscore 72% of Oregon districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Oatfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Oatfield’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 151 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oatfield’s, its schools beat 61%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 45% and math 32% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 88% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,887 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Micha-El School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Oatfield’s grade
B+: better than 72% of Oregon school districts, #46 of 142 Oregon towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oregon average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oatfield, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Oatfield
Bilquist Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 373 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
1st grade in Oatfield
Bilquist Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 373 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
2nd grade in Oatfield
Bilquist Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 373 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
3rd grade in Oatfield
Bilquist Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 373 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
4th grade in Oatfield
Bilquist Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 373 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
5th grade in Oatfield
Bilquist Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 373 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
6th grade in Oatfield
Alder Creek Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 810 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
7th grade in Oatfield
Alder Creek Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 810 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
8th grade in Oatfield
Alder Creek Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 810 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Milwaukie
Oatfield’s public schools are run by North Clackamas School District 12, which also serves Happy Valley, Johnson City and Milwaukie. Parts of Oatfield (4% of its land) are served by Gladstone School District 115 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Oatfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Oatfield’s borders.
Every school in Oatfield
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Oatfield’s schools
Are Oatfield’s schools good?
By Oregon’s own tests, yes: the public schools Oatfield children attend outscore 72% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #46 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oatfield in?
North Clackamas School District 12, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 16,837 students in 31 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Oatfield are served by Gladstone School District 115.
Where do Oatfield kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Adrienne C. Nelson High School, Clackamas High School, Putnam High School, Milwaukie High School and New Urban High School.
What is Oatfield’s graduation rate?
88% of the class of 2023 in North Clackamas School District 12 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Oatfield spend per student?
$15,887 in North Clackamas School District 12 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Oatfield?
Yes: Micha-El School (nonsectarian, grades K–7, 66 students).
Parents talk
What Oatfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Oatfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.