Photo: Pete Forsyth · CC BY 4.0Oregon City’s public schools outscore 62% of Oregon State districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Oregon City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Oregon City’s districts is 26%, below the Oregon State average (31%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon State, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% 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.
Oregon City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 161 Oregon State towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oregon City’s, its schools beat 53%, lower than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 44% and math 26% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,124 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon State (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Alliance Charter Academy, Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences, North Clackamas Christian School (private), Strike School (private) and First Circle of Friends Preschool & Kindergarten (private) are 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 Oregon City’s grade
B: better than 62% of Oregon State school districts, #65 of 142 Oregon State towns. Graduation is above the Oregon State average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oregon City, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Oregon City · depends on your address
John McLoughlin Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 585 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 516 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 22:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
John McLoughlin Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 585 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 516 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 22:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
John McLoughlin Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 585 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 516 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 22:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
John McLoughlin Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 585 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 516 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 22:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
John McLoughlin Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 585 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 516 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 22:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
John McLoughlin Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 585 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 516 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 419 students · 22:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Oregon City
Gardiner Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 699 students · 28:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Oregon City
Gardiner Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 699 students · 28:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Oregon City
Gardiner Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 699 students · 28:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
Oregon City Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,944 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Oregon City Service Learning Academy
Grades 9–12 · 111 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
Oregon City Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,944 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Oregon City Service Learning Academy
Grades 9–12 · 111 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
Oregon City Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,944 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Oregon City Service Learning Academy
Grades 9–12 · 111 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Oregon City · depends on your address
Oregon City Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,944 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Oregon City Service Learning Academy
Grades 9–12 · 111 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Oregon City’s public schools are run by Oregon City School District 62. 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
Oregon City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon State towns that share Oregon City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon City | B | Oregon City School District 62 |
| Gladstone | B | Gladstone School District 115 |
| West Linn | A | West Linn School District 3J |
Every school in Oregon City
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon State’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Oregon City’s schools
Are Oregon City’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Oregon State: the public schools Oregon City children attend outscore 62% of Oregon State’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #65 of 142 Oregon State towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oregon City in?
Oregon City School District 62, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,202 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do Oregon City kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Oregon City Senior High School and Oregon City Service Learning Academy.
What is Oregon City’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Oregon City School District 62 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon State.
How much does Oregon City spend per student?
$14,124 in Oregon City School District 62 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon State. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Oregon City?
Yes: North Clackamas Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 324 students), Strike School (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 113 students) and First Circle of Friends Preschool & Kindergarten (religious, grades PK–K, 51 students). Oregon City also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Oregon City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Oregon City → 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 State. Stars are from neighbors.