📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
🏆 Rankings · State Test Data (EDFacts 2017–18)

Best School Districts
in Oregon

Oregon has 161 rated public school districts. Rankings reflect state reading & math assessment proficiency, percentile-ranked within each state. Use the zip code search to find and compare districts near your address.

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📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Top 25 Districts Oregon Sorted by rating — highest first
#DistrictCityRatingState Percentile
#1Lake Oswego School DistrictLake Oswego10/10  Excellent99th
#2Sherwood School DistrictSherwood10/10  Excellent99th
#3Ashland School District 5Ashland10/10  Excellent98th
#4Beaverton School District 48JBeaverton10/10  Excellent97th
#5Cove School District 15Cove10/10  Excellent97th
#6Imbler School District 11Imbler10/10  Excellent97th
#7Joseph School District 6Enterprise10/10  Excellent97th
#8West Linn School District 3JWest Linn10/10  Excellent97th
#9Sherman School District 1Sherman10/10  Excellent96th
#10Silver Falls School District 4JSilver Falls10/10  Excellent95th
#11Tigard-Tualatin School District 23JTigard-Tualatin10/10  Excellent94th
#12Corvallis School District 509JCorvallis10/10  Excellent93th
#13Oregon Trail School District 46Oregon Trail10/10  Excellent93th
#14Bend-La Pine Administrative School District 1Bend10/10  Excellent92th
#15Oakland School District 1Oakland10/10  Excellent92th
#16McMinnville School District 40McMinnville10/10  Excellent91th
#17Eugene School District 4JEugene9/10  Excellent90th
#18Adrian School District 61Adrian9/10  Excellent89th
#19Elkton School District 34Elkton9/10  Excellent89th
#20Helix School District 1Helix9/10  Excellent89th
#21McKenzie School District 68McKenzie9/10  Excellent89th
#22North Douglas School District 22North Douglas9/10  Excellent89th
#23Portland Public SchoolsPortland9/10  Excellent89th
#24Portland School District 1JPortland9/10  Excellent89th
#25Cascade School District 5Cascade9/10  Excellent86th

Best School Districts in Oregon (2026)

This ranking covers 161 rated public school districts in Oregon, scored using NCES EDFacts state assessment data for the 2017–18 school year — the most recent district-level federal collection we have processed. Each district's reading and math proficiency rates are averaged, then ranked against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score.

A district's score reflects how its students perform on state assessments relative to same-state peers — it is not a direct measure of teaching quality, school culture, or individual student outcomes. Always visit schools, talk to local families, and contact districts directly before making decisions. Learn how ratings are calculated →

How to Use This List

Click any district name to see its zip code page and confirm your exact assignment with the district office. Boundaries don't always follow city or neighborhood lines — the zip code search gives you the most accurate result.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school district in Oregon?
Based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18), the top-rated district is Lake Oswego School District in Lake Oswego, rated 10/10 (Excellent).
How are these rankings calculated?
Rankings use the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18), ranked against other districts in the same state, then converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.
Are ratings based on test scores?
Yes. Ratings are based directly on state reading and math assessment proficiency rates, not on enrollment, spending, or school count. They are a starting point for research, not a final verdict on school quality.