2020 Best Places to Teach in OregonAbout this List

Monument School District

• School District
• Monument, OR

• B-

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $133,500 Average Teacher Salary

Long Creek School District

• School District
• Long Creek, OR

• A

• A

• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $47,400 Average Teacher Salary

Spray School District

• School District
• Spray, OR
• 2 reviews

Senior: The teacher-to-student ratio is very low. The staff are very supportive and really care about you. We receive about 10-12 foreign exchange students every year from all around the world, which brings culture and diversity into our tiny school. I have loved going to school in Spray since I was little.
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• B

• A

• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $46,769 Average Teacher Salary

Adrian School District

• School District
• Adrian, OR
• 4 reviews

Senior: This school district is very positive, even for the lack of size. The teachers are helpful and take the time to help students whether during, after, or even before school. The education is not new, but it is not out dated. The Adrian School District is known for it's athletic program to not only being popular but also successful. The food is always good tasting while still being healthy.
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• B+

• A

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $53,632 Average Teacher Salary

Condon School District

• School District
• Condon, OR

• B+

• B+

• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $57,435 Average Teacher Salary

North Lake School District

• School District
• Silver Lake, OR
• 7 reviews

Senior: This school is very small but very engaged in the lives of their students. We have lots of agricultural opportunities here that can be utilized for future job opportunities. We all know each other and are very close we enjoy playing with same team since befoe 6th grade it has made us very close. There is an atmosphere here that you won't find other places.
Read 7 Reviews

• C+

• A-

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $54,922 Average Teacher Salary

Lake Oswego School District

• School District
• Lake Oswego, OR
• 21 reviews

Senior: You will definately be ready for college at Lake Oswego. The teachers are great, and it's typical to be on the honor roll. As it's in a wealthier district, the facilities are excellent (and I believe we are about to get a new weight room). The problem with that is both the parents and the students are incredibly entitled. The student population is also about 80% white. The administration likes to try and involve itself in areas students can take care of themselves, such as Homecoming Court. Overall, it's an academically excellent school with some issues pertaining to student body and administration.
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• A+

• A+

• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $60,193 Average Teacher Salary

Corvallis School District

• School District
• Corvallis, OR
• 21 reviews

Senior: Corvallis School District is an accepting place where they will do anything in their power to help students. Corvallis prides itself on being progressive and the attitude within the school district reflects this. Most teachers are extremely understanding and will give you any assistance you require. There are classes that help you with college preparedness, and the Beyond CHS office will give you any information on colleges, scholarships, and jobs. As a senior, Beyond CHS is my lifeblood, and they are willing to give free advice to any students who need it. There is very little bullying, and when there is, our awesome behavioral specialists will help in any way that they can. Corvallis School District is an amazing district that will accept you, advocate for you, and prepare you for whatever path you choose.
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• A

• A+

• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $54,937 Average Teacher Salary

Joseph School District

• School District
• Joseph, OR

• B

• B+

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $59,840 Average Teacher Salary

West Linn-Wilsonville School District

• School District
• Tualatin, OR
• 24 reviews

Junior: My experience in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District has been very positive overall! All the teachers are very helpful and encouraging. I feel welcomed by the environment and find it very empowering how students feel safe to protest outside the school. Not only are academic classes great, the arts programs are incredible as well. I have taken band for three years and our band programs are exceptional! We may not win state every year but we are very supportive of one another and we love to make music. One flaw is that there are very few students of color and almost no teachers of color. By hiring a more diverse group of teachers students of color would feel more comfortable at school. I also have noticed that some clubs and activities are prioritized over others. As a dancer at West Linn High School, I would appreciate if we were allowed more time in the main gym. I find that we often get second choice when it comes to who gets the main gym.
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• A

• A

• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $59,611 Average Teacher Salary

Ukiah School District

• School District
• Ukiah, OR

• B

• A-

• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $47,000 Average Teacher Salary

Powers School District

• School District
• Powers, OR

• B

• A

• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $48,889 Average Teacher Salary

St. Paul School District

• School District
• St Paul, OR
• 1 review

Senior: My school is a very small school and has a very supportive community. The town is very supportive of the school which provides a very good learning environment for the students. The one thing that I would change would be more options in classes.
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• A-

• A

• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $48,853 Average Teacher Salary

Sisters School District

• School District
• Sisters, OR
• 7 reviews

Niche User: Excellent teaching staff, admin support very knowledgeable and helpful. Open campus has out lived its usefullness. This open campus benefit should be a privilege to students who can demonstrate maturity and respect in their community.
The higher leadership doesn't appear to value vetran teachers, administration or classified staff. There has been a steady loss of budget and quaity staff and programs since 2008. Make SSD and 8+ again.
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• B+

• A+

• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $57,272 Average Teacher Salary

Nestucca Valley School District

• School District
• Cloverdale, OR
• 3 reviews

Junior: I have gone to Nestucca since Kindergarten and I have really enjoyed it. It's in a very small town so you know most everybody which I personally love and I have a very close relationship with most of my classmates and teachers. The staff is very good most of the time and the current administration is excellent. I have gotten a very good education for Nestucca and I would recommend it to anybody looking to learn and have fun all at the same time. The school was rated the #15 school in the state for 2015. Anybody can see thats very good, especially for a school located in a town with a population less than 1000.
Read 3 Reviews

• C+

• B+

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $67,788 Average Teacher Salary

Port Orford-Langlois School District

• School District
• Port Orford, OR
• 1 review

Senior: Pacific offers a small school education that is very good. The school district prepares students for college or other post education options. Pacific is a great place for students to learn and be involved in sports or other extracurricular activities.
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• B-

• B+

• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $50,569 Average Teacher Salary

Jewell School District

• School District
• Seaside, OR
• 1 review

Parent: I have had all 3 of my kids attend Jewell School. With the small school atmosphere, the safety and reassurance knowing all the teachers could not be overstated. They have a top quality administration that will meet with you at any time. It becomes a family over time that care for your kids like you would want.
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• C+

• B+

• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $58,733 Average Teacher Salary

Dayville School District

• School District
• Dayville, OR
• 1 review

Parent: This small district provides some benefits that a larger school could never hope to match. Specifically, the teachers are able to individualize education for most students, and the school is able to create a K-12 culture that leads to a student body second to none; all feel safe and welcome here. Because of the K12 nature of the school, younger students are regularly paired with older students for activities, leading to a variety of positive outcomes.
Naturally, there are not as many activities available as you would find at a larger school, but everyone is welcome in any activity without tryouts. Currently offered:
Art classes for grades K-8, choir classes for grades K-5, occasional artists. Football, volleyball, basketball, track & field. NHS, Dual-college credit math, various ad hoc teams dependent on student interest (math team, Battle of the Books, etc.), FFA
The biggest drawback to this school is its lack of offerings for more advanced students.
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• B

• B

• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $48,333 Average Teacher Salary

Riverdale School District

• School District
• Portland, OR
• 2 reviews

Parent: My family has had a wonderful experience at the Riverdale School District. Both the grade school and high school are very highly rated. Teachers and administration are top-notch. Teachers connect with and truly understand/support each student. The parent community bands together and provides an incredible amount of support to both RGS and RHS and support additional programs such as an after school program, garden/outdoor education, drama, art, lunch service and much more. It feels like a small welcoming village rather than a school in a major metropolitan area - people look out for another and we support each other both at the school and personally. A school foundation provides the extra dollars needed to keep class sizes small, so be prepared to give time and donate more than you would at a larger, more conventional metro area school.
Read 2 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $68,417 Average Teacher Salary

Neah-Kah-Nie School District

• School District
• Rockaway Beach, OR
• 7 reviews

Freshman: I love attending this school! The teachers here are very nice and understanding, and very helpful for when you have questions for assignments, tests, and projects. The students are hard to get along with but you get use to it after a bit.
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• B

• B

• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $65,392 Average Teacher Salary

Dufur School District No. 29

• School District
• Dufur, OR
• 1 review

Niche User: Dufur School is made up of great people who care about the kids there. It has a very home like feeling.
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• B

• A

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $52,235 Average Teacher Salary

David Douglas School District

• School District
• Portland, OR
• 39 reviews

Senior: As a Senior at David Douglas, I have seen and experience what classes are like. These years are very crucial because right as you start your Freshman year, colleges should already be on your mind. Because of this, I believe David Douglas offers exceptional preparation in the extracurricular fields, but not very much for academics. This all depends on what college you are trying to get into, but colleges mainly look at AP classes. With such a small selection of AP classes at DD, colleges won't be attracted to it as much. But, I believe they can change this.
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• B-

• B

• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $73,504 Average Teacher Salary

Beaverton School District

• School District
• Beaverton, OR
• 178 reviews

Senior: I have grown up in the Beaverton school district, therefore I have seen the change, innovation, improvement, and creativity each school displays. Every school has something unique to and just about every school in the Beaverton School district is being remolded, modernized and technology efficient.

Technology really changed up the way teachers teach in the Beaverton school district. I remember being in fifth grade announcing that we would have the privilege to have Ipads and do certain school activities, I was so excited and shocked. As I grew up using tablets, phones, computers, laptops in school became the norm. It has transformed the way we as students learn and how teachers teach. In my perspective technology has us become faster, efficient, and responsible.
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• A-

• A

• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $61,099 Average Teacher Salary

Hood River County School District

• School District
• Hood River, OR
• 3 reviews

Senior: It’s a great school, but in some ways unaccomadating to lower levels. I think the administration try’s to be flexible, but intrinsic favoritism gets in the way. Besides that, I truly believe the teachers care greatly and the admin try to understand how they can work to make the school a better place. The students are focused on sports, art, and school heavily. I would say people find passions and time passers at HRV.
Read 3 Reviews

• B+

• B+

• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $63,048 Average Teacher Salary

Vale School District

• School District
• Vale, OR
• 2 reviews

Senior: Good athletic department and good foundation to get educated. They include everyone has a every good diversity. A lot of recourse you can go to and lot of help and support around the community for our school. Vale High has the highest in Micmac learning then Onatrio and Nyssa. And the lowest drop out rate. Teacher are good sometimes a little difficult to get around but easy to track down and understanding.
Read 2 Reviews

• C+

• A

• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
• $54,841 Average Teacher Salary