Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Redmond’s public schools outscore 72% of Oregon districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Redmond, 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 67% 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.
Redmond’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 46% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,153 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Redmond Proficiency Academy, Central Christian School (private), St. Thomas Academy (private), Evergreen Academy (private) and Coic -Redmond (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 Redmond’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 Redmond, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Redmond · depends on your address
Elton Gregory Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 695 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Obsidian Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 568 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Redmond · depends on your address
Elton Gregory Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 695 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Obsidian Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 568 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Redmond · depends on your address
Elton Gregory Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 695 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Obsidian Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 568 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Redmond · depends on your address
Redmond High School
Grades 9–12 · 896 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 844 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Redmond · depends on your address
Redmond High School
Grades 9–12 · 896 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 844 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Redmond · depends on your address
Redmond High School
Grades 9–12 · 896 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 844 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Redmond · depends on your address
Redmond High School
Grades 9–12 · 896 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview High School
Grades 9–12 · 844 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Redmond’s public schools are run by Redmond School District 2J. 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.
Above the state in reading
Redmond vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Redmond’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond | B+ | Redmond School District 2J |
Every school in Redmond
15 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 Redmond’s schools
Are Redmond’s schools good?
By Oregon’s own tests, yes: the public schools Redmond 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 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Redmond in?
Redmond School District 2J, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,889 students in 13 schools (2024–25).
Where do Redmond kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Redmond High School and Ridgeview High School.
What is Redmond’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Redmond School District 2J graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Redmond spend per student?
$14,153 in Redmond School District 2J (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Redmond?
Yes: Central Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 444 students), St. Thomas Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 171 students), Evergreen Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 55 students) and Coic -Redmond (nonsectarian, grades 12, 24 students). Redmond also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Redmond families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Redmond → 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.