2019 Largest School Districts in Oregon

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Portland Public Schools
School District
Portland, OR
145
Senior: Portland Public Schools has good academics and provides a lot of clubs and extracurricular activities for students. I feel like the teachers and administrators provide students with enough information and preparation for college and the future. Portland Public Schools does not react well to snow or icy weather, and make bad judgements for closing schools. Portland Public Schools also should better maintain the schools so that we wouldn't have to remodel all the schools at a point where water leaks from the ceilings and the locker rooms flood during a stormy weather. Portland Public Schools should also provide all athletics with transportation and not just men sports or the popular/major ones like football or basketball. Overall Portland Public Schools has good sports and academics.
Read 145 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
86 Total Schools
48,173 Students
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Salem-Keizer School District
School District
Salem, OR
152
Freshman: I absolutely love Mckay High School. The teachers, students, and environment make me feel safe and liked for who I am. The diversity is pretty amazing. Everyone gets accepted. I would say it’s a community of respect towards everyone. I enjoy the academic learning as well. Every teacher has their own way of teaching, and every way has helped me improve a lot! I completely love the coaches. I am a student athlete, I play to sports, and the support I receive from my coaches and my teacher is amazing. My teachers understand when I’m having trouble keeping track of my grades, they often ask if I need help or how I’m doing. As for my coaches they make sure that before volleyball or basketball, my grades come first. I do not regret attending Mckay High School. It completely changed my perspective on high school.
Read 152 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
65 Total Schools
41,756 Students
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Beaverton School District
School District
Beaverton, OR
134
Senior: I used to get 0.8-2.5 GPAs during freshman yr in my other school district. The teachers wouldn't talk to me. I struggle with asking for help. When I did, I felt like I was dumb for needing help. Not many clubs.

But now I'm here, and finished my Junior year with a GPA of 3.5! I actually went to 2 schools in this district so I know more about it from two point of views. They have amazing clubs, basically a club for everyone. The teachers are amazing! They speak to you, make sure you are doing your best to learn. The counselors meet with students every once in awhile which is great for me. I always need someone to help me back on track and get me ready for graduation. Once in awhile they do assemblies, and they always make sure to have students enjoy it. And next year they are inserting Teacher Collaboration. Which is where teachers get together to explain how to make their lessons and classes better for students.

This district is top notch. Excited to finish my senior year here!
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A-
Overall Niche Grade
53 Total Schools
40,889 Students
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French American International School
Private School
Portland, OR
PK, K-8
5
Parent: French American Int'l School has been wonderful for my two daughters. Not only do they teach high-quality language immersion but the arts, technology, music and PE are all infused in their core learning. The middle school (Gilkey) gives fantastic structure for those awkward tween years. Small class sizes and a dedicated group of teachers who have been there forever make a vibrant learning environment. The IB program is an added bonus that enhances their studies considerably. The IB load starts early and continues all the way through middle school, setting them up for a rigorous high school curriculum. Not all immersion schools provide this level of high-quality studies. French American walks their talk. Plus, they are building a new facility for their middle school! It is definitely worth checking out. The one drawback is the pick up/drop off process. It gets bogged down pretty fast.
Read 5 Reviews
NG
Overall Niche Grade
488 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Hillsboro School District
School District
Hillsboro, OR
88
Freshman: The HSD is good, but they took away District-sponsored accelerated and honors courses! As a student who has been in accelerated learning since first grade, I am ashamed that the District has sucked the steam out of the engines that have powered us to be at our most successful. Geometry, physics, and English Language Arts have been far too easy for me, and my teachers have been handcuffed from doing anything about it under their direct control. Travis Reiman is an unethical man who needs to fill in the hole he has dug. He embarrasses me. My school, Glencoe, is also in need of renovations. They need to repaint the walls, add numerous trees to the courtyard, add two courtyards in the 103-134 section of the school (email me for specifics), renovate the second floor according to the courtyards, add skylights to the 200s hallway and the 220s hallway, and add balconies within the 200s hallway and the 220s hallway.
Read 88 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
35 Total Schools
20,730 Students
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Bend-LaPine School District
School District
Bend, OR
38
Parent: My children attended Bend Senior High School, and it was a wonderful experience for them. The education they received helped them with their first year of college. In fact, by taking the IB and AP courses, they were well prepared for college. It made their freshman year easier! The teachers are amazing at BSHS and really care for their students.
The Bend-LaPine School District is one of the best!
Read 38 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
31 Total Schools
17,984 Students
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Eugene School District
School District
Eugene, OR
26
Alum: Teachers are good for the most part and seem to genuinely care about students. The introduction of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program was very unpopular among advanced students, who in general preferred the AP program that it replaced. As exams are often submitted for grading to schools from different countries, it is difficult for ambitious students to know what to expect or how to tailor their work to their audience.
Read 26 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
37 Total Schools
17,404 Students
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North Clackamas School District
School District
Milwaukie, OR
35
Senior: They always provided necessary services, and never failed to provide a good education. As a student who has been apart of the district since first grade all I can really say is that the teachers have always been incredibly kind and caring. They never failed to help students, and through the years they have all shown a constant dedication for teaching. Aside from a few loose end teachers that weren't so kind. However as times have changed there have been plenty more new experiences and a new environment that feels a lot more welcoming and safer than ever before.
Read 35 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
30 Total Schools
17,387 Students
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Medford School District
School District
Medford, OR
20
Senior: I have spent all of my education career in the North Medford School District, and I can honestly say that there is no other school that I'd rather be attending. The teachers that I've had, have been so supportive and understanding. They push all of their work to the side in order to focus all of their attention on you to make sure that you understanding the work. They have all made my Senior year less stressful and give me the extra push I need to move forward to college. If it wasn't for my teachers, I wouldn't have the motivation I do today.
Read 20 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
23 Total Schools
14,105 Students
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Tigard-Tualatin School District
School District
Tigard, OR
31
Senior: I've had a really great experience in the Tigard-Tualatin School District. I'm fortunate enough to have had some fantastic teachers who have really changed my outlook on education. This year especially, most of my teachers have adapted a discussion based curriculum and that has really allowed me to exchange ideas with my peers and broaden my perspectives. One element that my district could improve on is the amount of recognition that the arts are given. We have very talented students involved in music and fine art, but they aren't noticed and appreciated as often as the students involved in athletics are.
Read 31 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
17 Total Schools
12,812 Students
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Gresham-Barlow School District
School District
Gresham, OR
28
Senior: Through out the school district, most schools are under construction which has been needed for a long time. But as a student I can see more clearly than ever how hard all staff across our school district is working with the complications of construction in our schools. Now more than ever I have noticed how hard our teachers and other staff is working to help us grow as students and as individuals.
Throughout my years in the school district, all of my teachers have been so devoted to their students and their success, which I have seeing more clearly as I get closer to graduating. From 1st grade to 12th grade all of our teachers have just wanted us to succeed. Now as I reflect on my time in the Gresham-Barlow School District, I can see how all of my teachers work has payed off in creating me into the strong and motivated student I have become. I could not be the person I am today without all the amazing work of the Gresham-Barlow staff.
Read 28 Reviews
C-
Overall Niche Grade
22 Total Schools
12,117 Students
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Reynolds School District
School District
Fairview, OR
40
Senior: From elementary to middle school and then high school, all that I attended were in the Reynolds School District. The teachers have always been friendly and helpful. There is a welcoming vibe in each school, and since a lot of the schools have been remodeled, they look even nicer and updated! I have never had a problem with these schools, any issues that I have seen with other students have been resolved. The teachers in the high school, especially in the AP classes, are passionate and it made learning from them more fun and inviting. The high school does have a reputation but I have always loved this school and don't see why there are negative views towards it.
Read 40 Reviews
C-
Overall Niche Grade
19 Total Schools
11,608 Students
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Springfield School District
School District
Springfield, OR
13
Middle School Student: Springfield School District is a good school district. It has a lot of good teachers. They pay attention to the students needs and make sure they are treated with kindness and respect. The only thing is I wouldn't really know about the clubs and sports because I am not much of an athlete or sociable person. They teach and explain lessons really well and also, homework is great. Usually, schools give 5+ hours of homework but of all the schools in this district, most of them just do about 2 hours of homework which is amazing. They made school fun and easy. Another thing though that is a bit iffy though is they don't really look for bullying or signs of depression in the children.
Read 13 Reviews
C-
Overall Niche Grade
21 Total Schools
11,012 Students
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David Douglas School District
School District
Portland, OR
32
Senior: I love the diversity at David Douglas High School, for it allows me to interact with various people of many different backgrounds. I admire the opportunity of networking I've been given. I have been positively acknowledged at David Douglas in a way I never have at home. At school I can ask questions, challenge others’ views, express my ideas, and speak at a volume at which I can actually be heard. Attending David Douglas has exposed me to a school environment that promotes a diverse range of opinions. This has allowed me to be more accepting of new ideas.
Read 32 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
14 Total Schools
10,692 Students
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West Linn-Wilsonville School District
School District
Tualatin, OR
18
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.
Read 18 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
16 Total Schools
9,772 Students
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Greater Albany Public School District
School District
Albany, OR
13
Alum: I loved my time in the GAPS school district. I graduated in 2017 from West Albany High School, and I have a younger sister attending the school now. The school culture is absolutely beyond compare; the two rival schools came together multiple times for community support, and there are many opportunities to reach out and serve the city of Albany. The biggest area needed of needed improvement is quality of facilities. The schools were built in the 1950s, and the buildings have been updated only a few times after that. However, with the recent passing of a million-dollar bond in Albany, the buildings will likely be updated soon!
Read 13 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
21 Total Schools
9,518 Students
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Oregon City School District
School District
Oregon City, OR
33
Senior: I love the teachers. They are so helpful and some really do care about you! I wish that they would have better ways of reaching out to students, especially for seniors about upcoming events and what you need to do for college. Also, the process for switching classes is very difficult. You are only able to switch out of an AP class if you go into another. The only way for anything to really change is if you have a parent or guardian email multiple times or if they go in and talk to an administrator. I hope to see some of these policies changed in the future
Read 33 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
14 Total Schools
8,077 Students
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Redmond School District
School District
Redmond, OR
16
Senior: There are many things I liked about Redmond School District. For example all schools are clean and safe for students. The district cares for all students no matter their race, gender, religion, etc. One thing I would change is the food. It’s not very good and they should do something about it because I, as a student, here my peers complain about the food almost everyday.
Read 16 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
13 Total Schools
7,387 Students
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Lake Oswego School District
School District
Lake Oswego, OR
19
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.
Read 19 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
10 Total Schools
7,096 Students
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McMinnville School District
School District
McMinnville, OR
15
Senior: I have been apart of this school district for my entire school career thus far. I began in in kindergarten and will graduate from the high school here in Mcminnville. I was most impressed with my elementary school, as I was apart of a dual language program. This program readied me for lots of things in the future and provided me with a good basis for the rest of my life and learning career. The middle school and high school both provided me with lots of opportunities and I think they taught me lots of good morals and values that shaped who I am.
Read 15 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
9 Total Schools
6,794 Students
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Corvallis School District
School District
Corvallis, OR
16
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.
Read 16 Reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
13 Total Schools
6,716 Students
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Klamath County School District
School District
Klamath Falls, OR
13
Alum: I feel that I was very fortunate to have gotten the opportunity to attend school in the Klamath County School District for all twelve years of my education. The way the school district runs the schools allows them to all be their own type of school as well as having a standard that the school must live up to. As we have advanced as a country, I have also seen an advancement in the schooling system within Klamath County. The importance of the overall health of not only the students but the faculty as well has increased tremendously especially since the establishment of the Blue Zone Project. As for changes I wish to see within the School District, it would be nice to see more funding put into the courses offered in high schools and allowing for more electives rather than the typical core classes. I believe it is important for students to learn the core curriculum as well as life skills which is hard to do when there is no home-ec class or no finance class.
Read 13 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
22 Total Schools
6,579 Students
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Centennial School District
School District
Portland, OR
22
Senior: I love Centennial and all the friendships and connections to teachers I’ve made. Centennial doesn’t have great funding but are doing a pretty decent job with what they have considering the low income majority of the school body. Some teachers are amazing, but some are very sub par. Centennial needs to listen to there students, because the teachers that do are the ones that thrive. Also need to improve college readiness. Overall a great community.
Read 22 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
10 Total Schools
6,272 Students
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Forest Grove School District
School District
Forest Grove, OR
13
Niche User: Forest Grove academics generates some pretty awesome college students. I did not attend Forest Grove High School, but I am a peer to it's products. Nice work!
Read 13 Reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
10 Total Schools
6,193 Students
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Grants Pass School District
School District
Grants Pass, OR
13
Sophomore: Grants pass high school has a wide variety of opportunities that a student can use. The school itself is very nice and big. Most students get frustrated with the teachers saying that they don’t care about the students but I find it untrue. The teachers are opened to giving up their lunches and breaks to help the students find extra studying time. What I enjoy most about my school is all the opportunities that we have. From theatre to the chess club everyone has a place to fit in. Another thing that I like about my school so that we have a lot of classes we can take just for fun. Next semester I will be taking photography which will let me have a little fun while doing something I love to do. My school also does a lot of surveys to make sure that the students voices are heard. Overall I really like my school and everything that they do for us students.
Read 13 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
9 Total Schools
6,010 Students
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Roseburg School District
School District
Roseburg, OR
15
Senior: Roseburg High School has great teachers, and provides an opportunity to learn. Inspiring teachers, good lesson plans, and a strong sense of community make up most of the years at RHS. However there is little racial, physical, or emotional diversity, making it difficult to have sincere classroom debates. Roseburg High School does phenomenally well for the budget, size, and location of the school.
Read 15 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
12 Total Schools
5,943 Students
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St. Mary's School
Private School
Medford, OR
5-12
74
Parent: As the parent of a middle school student and a high school student, I have to say I am so impressed by the individualized instruction and attention that my children receive at St. Mary's. The teachers go above and beyond to make sure that my children can be successful academically, and they genuinely care about the overall well -being of my children. In addition, I love all of the opportunities that are available to my children outside of the regular classroom. Whether it be sports, clubs, robotics, or student council, my kids feel included and valued as members of the St. Mary's School community. I couldn't ask for a better experience for my children!
Read 74 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
498 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Annie Wright Schools
Private School
Tacoma, WA
PK, K-12
75
Parent: My children both graduated from AWS, and I am compelled to write this review because they are so wonderfully prepared for college. Thank you Annie Wright! The care and professionalism demonstrated by the teachers is amazing. My kids are not only academically prepared, they know how to advocate for themselves, and build relationships with their professors at college. They have started the boys school now I hear, and although I had some reservations initially, I do agree that this extraordinary IB education should be available to all kids in the South Sound. This school is making a difference in the lives of kids, families and helping the development of the region.
Read 75 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
541 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Portland Public Schools

Salem-Keizer School District

Beaverton School District

French American International School

Hillsboro School District

Bend-LaPine School District

Eugene School District

North Clackamas School District

Medford School District

Tigard-Tualatin School District

Gresham-Barlow School District

Reynolds School District

Springfield School District

David Douglas School District

West Linn-Wilsonville School District

Greater Albany Public School District

Oregon City School District

Redmond School District

Lake Oswego School District

McMinnville School District

Corvallis School District

Klamath County School District

Centennial School District

Forest Grove School District

Grants Pass School District

Roseburg School District

St. Mary's School

Annie Wright Schools