2020 Largest School Districts in Oregon

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Portland Public Schools
School District
Portland, OR
192 reviews
Senior: Portland Public Schools has some of the best public schools in Oregon. Their teachers, administration, and faculty are devoted to their students, often overly qualified, and passionate about their jobs. This fosters a real love for learning and personal growth within the schools. As a result there is ample opportunity to get involved in the school and community as a whole. The students are as much to praise for the quality schools as the faculty as they often step up into leadership roles and work with their teachers to educate their fellow students. Overall the district is a passionate, caring, and academically rigorous one that produces life long learners and proctors growth and discovery.
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B
Overall Niche Grade
85 Total Schools
48,591 Students
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Salem-Keizer School District
School District
Salem, OR
212 reviews
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 212 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
65 Total Schools
41,945 Students
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Beaverton School District
School District
Beaverton, OR
209 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.
Read 209 Reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
55 Total Schools
40,950 Students
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Hillsboro School District
School District
Hillsboro, OR
118 reviews
Senior: I’ve been in the Hillsboro school district since kinder and I’m a senior now at Hillsboro high school. If I were to put my Hillsboro school experience in short words, I would say I appreciate the involvement of culture and diversity. Throughout my years in the Hillsboro School District, I have connected with and gained many great relationships with staff and administration. I feel that the Hillsboro community is a safe and healthy environment. Although there are many pros, a con would be the Hillsboro athletics and administration. I have experienced being with coaches/staff that aren’t healthy and helpful. I didn’t get the help I needed when it came to issues with a coach or teacher. Although there were cons, I’m happy to have grown up in this environment and yes there are challenges and there will always be challenges in life but those challenges and how you deal with them and overcoming them is how you learn and facing them now will only benefit you in the future.
Read 118 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
35 Total Schools
20,613 Students
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Bend-LaPine School District
School District
Bend, OR
55 reviews
Senior: As a student in the Bend- LaPine school district and a daughter of teachers, I respect and see the extra work being done by administrators and staff. The culture of the schools are full of school spirit and consist of focused learning environments. The one thing I would change would be the construction of the schools. There never seems to be enough parking or the layout “isn’t safe” so the schools have to back track and spend money that could have been avoided if done right the first time. Other than that I enjoyed my high school experience!
Read 55 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
32 Total Schools
18,326 Students
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Eugene School District
School District
Eugene, OR
39 reviews
Sophomore: I moved into the Eugene school district from the Independence Salem District. While very young it was easy to reintegrate myself into this brand new community. Of course there are ups and downs, there always are, no school system is perfect. However, it was easy to see the district trying to better themselves, and help every student they could, in any way possible. I am glad I moved to this district, it definitely made my over all experience a good one.
Read 39 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
38 Total Schools
17,350 Students
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North Clackamas School District
School District
Milwaukie, OR
51 reviews
Senior: The district is pretty hospitable. The schools are pretty safe, and harassment appears to be attended to. The resources, courses available, overall social construct, are pretty diverse. What would be nice to see changed is discipline; many students love the vivacious prospects of clout, status, and popularity, while forgetting the basic fundamentals of serenity and peace in life, such as enjoying simple things like nature. There are many kinds of students but also many closed minded students.
Read 51 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
30 Total Schools
17,261 Students
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Medford School District
School District
Medford, OR
27 reviews
Senior: What I like about the district is the academic opportunities and the teachers. They are always willing to help. But the district is low o funding and putting the money towards some things I find unnecessary for our education. Because of this, they are also giving opportunities that were originally available to all students now only available for student with free and reduced lunch. For example, they used to pay for college courses and textbooks if you went to college off campus. That now is only available to students with the free and reduced lunch. They are able to take college classes at college, while others can't. That should remain an option open for all students, as it is a great opportunity.
Read 27 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
23 Total Schools
14,299 Students
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Tigard-Tualatin School District
School District
Tigard, OR
45 reviews
Alum: Overall, I loved TTSD and the tweleve years I spent in this school district. There were a lot of opportunities to get involved with the school and most of the staff was extremely encouraging and helpful. I connected with numerous teachers on a very deep level and I still go back to visit them. I was involved in numerous sports, clubs, and activities and I had a really positive experience with everything I was involved in. However, the current administration is not good and completely ignores the students needs. They are unprofessional and rude and talk down to their students. I was on ASB and we had numerous difficulties when it came to dealing with the higher up administration. The school culture is also a little lack luster and I think the schools could make changes to improve the community of their school district. Besides that, I think this school district is a great learning environment for students.
Read 45 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
17 Total Schools
12,894 Students
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Gresham-Barlow School District
School District
Gresham, OR
30 reviews
Parent: I like the Gresham-Barlow school district. I attended Gresham High school in the early 2000's and my son is currently a student at Hogan Cedars. The teachers at his school have been very helpful and understanding. My son has ADHD and needs a little more one on one time and the teachers seem more than happy to help him succeed. The school offers a before and after school program called Champions that my son also attends, the teachers are very nice and help with homework. It is slightly expensive for what they offer though. The school breakfast and lunch is free and that is great, but it is not always very healthy, but they do give the kids a couple options to choose from. My daughter will be starting school in fall 2020 and she will be in the Gresham-Barlow school as well. The school is very good at alerting you of changes in schedules and in-climate weather. I feel like my kids are safe and taken care of while at school in the Gresham-Barlow schools.
Read 30 Reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
22 Total Schools
12,027 Students
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Reynolds School District
School District
Fairview, OR
46 reviews
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 46 Reviews
C-
Overall Niche Grade
19 Total Schools
11,352 Students
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Springfield School District
School District
Springfield, OR
19 reviews
Junior: I've had a very positive experience. The staff has always wanted to help in any way they could through everything. My classes are always amazing and the options are plentiful. The people will stick with you for a lifetime!
Read 19 Reviews
C-
Overall Niche Grade
21 Total Schools
10,854 Students
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David Douglas School District
School District
Portland, OR
47 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.
Read 47 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
14 Total Schools
10,496 Students
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West Linn-Wilsonville School District
School District
Tualatin, OR
27 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.
Read 27 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
17 Total Schools
9,890 Students
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Greater Albany Public School District
School District
Albany, OR
16 reviews
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 16 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
21 Total Schools
9,530 Students
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Oregon City School District
School District
Oregon City, OR
43 reviews
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 43 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
14 Total Schools
8,055 Students
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Redmond School District
School District
Redmond, OR
22 reviews
Parent: Our family has 3 separate experiences. My kids were in Terrebonne School through 5th grade; it was well-organized, teachers were great, and we loved the small-town feel, which was a bit more conservative. In middle school they switched to Central Christian, which has been wonderful! We felt that was a safer environment than public middle school, it lines up with our values, and the teachers are amazing. For myself, I've been taking classes at Central Oregon Community College; I have been challenged and stretched beyond what I thought I could do a year ago, but I'm learning and growing, and it's going to help me get a better job. I'm extremely thankful for the opportunity!
Read 22 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
13 Total Schools
7,481 Students
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Lake Oswego School District
School District
Lake Oswego, OR
25 reviews
Senior: I like that it has lots of classes that prepare you for college and offers lots of advanced classes like AP. It could be improved if there was some more involvement from counselors in the college application process, as I didn't know what to do until much later than I would have liked, and even then I had to hear what to do from my friends.
Read 25 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
10 Total Schools
7,078 Students
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Corvallis School District
School District
Corvallis, OR
29 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.
Read 29 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
13 Total Schools
6,876 Students
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McMinnville School District
School District
Mcminnville, OR
27 reviews
Senior: The atmosphere that McMinnville creates is awesome! They do a lot to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity. The academic preparedness and communication can be spotty, but there's so many class options and the teachers are amazing.
Read 27 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
9 Total Schools
6,767 Students
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Klamath County School District
School District
Klamath Falls, OR
14 reviews
Niche User: Klamath county has great schools here in town. I went to Mazama High so really I can only speak for their part, but from my experiences they are great. They provide great resources to all students, in dual credit courses they make more like a college class to let students get their feet in the water with how college will be like. I am now attending Klamath Community College, and they have so many resources provided for all the students. They provide small class sizes, and I believe that helps professors help more students who are in need of it.
Read 14 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
22 Total Schools
6,639 Students
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Centennial School District
School District
Portland, OR
26 reviews
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 26 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
10 Total Schools
6,213 Students
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Forest Grove School District
School District
Forest Grove, OR
14 reviews
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 14 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
10 Total Schools
6,119 Students
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Grants Pass School District
School District
Grants Pass, OR
18 reviews
Senior: I have been to four different high schools, and did a few online semesters. Although, the Grants Pass school district has no competition. As a freshman, I struggled with attendance and motivation overall. I went to Grants Pass High school throughout my sophomore year. I held straight A's and loved coming to school. Then, I went back to Kansas during my junior year. There, my old habits that I had my freshman year returned. Luckily, my senior year I returned to Grants Pass. I currently attend a smaller campus named "Gladiola". The teachers I’ve met have inspired me in many different ways. The grants pass school district will forever be who my success is due to. All of my teachers have shown me that I should feel proud of all accomplishments, even the small ones. I will always remember Grants Pass as the place that helped me move forward with my life.
Read 18 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
9 Total Schools
6,119 Students
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Roseburg School District
School District
Roseburg, OR
18 reviews
Senior: I liked the trade classes and the teachers were very good. I would like for there to be more diversity in the school. I had a great time going to high school and made many friends. I liked all my teachers and they helped me to succeed and be the best I can. Some of my favorite classes were the trade ones. I especially liked woodworking, it was lots of fun and I learned a lot. There is not a lot of diversity at the school, but there is not much in roseburg either. I would have also liked there to be better food, because the food was not the best.
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C+
Overall Niche Grade
13 Total Schools
6,061 Students
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Seven Peaks School
Private School
Bend, OR
PK, K-8
18 reviews
Parent: If you want your children to arrive at school eager to learn, and leave happy and energized for the next day, Seven Peaks is your school. Our family absolutely loves it. The culture of academic excellence combined with an International Baccalaureate Curriculum means that students not only dive deep into subject matter, but they also see the same topics intertwined across various subjects—math, art, spanish, design, etc. I see IB as the popular storyline teaching method on steroids! Plus since class sizes are capped 18 students, my children receive personalized instruction from their teachers—their unique needs and interests are met, they get extra help when needed or the freedom to go beyond in areas where they excel. The result: my children are thriving, they love school, and as a mom, I feel involved and connected. I just can’t say enough positive things about Seven Peaks School!
Read 18 Reviews
156 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Riverstone International School
Private School
Boise, ID
PK, K-12
69 reviews
Parent: We moved our daughter to Riverstone midway through her first grade year after having her in one of the more highly rated public elementary schools with excellent test scores. She is now in 3rd grade, and we have been highly impressed with the education she has received over the past 2+ years at Riverstone.
At the public school, the larger class sizes and the big disparity in academic abilities prevented teachers from working with our daughter individually. Significant emphasis was put toward preparing the children to excel the standardized math and reading tests. This was the major deciding factor when making the switch to Riverstone.
Riverstone is not teaching the kids to excel at testing. Rather, they are promoting creativity that has our daughter engaged and always excited to go to school every day! Riverstone's IB program is well-rounded and ties subject areas together for projects and field trips. They also have specialists teaching art, music, Spanish and Mandarin. Thank you!
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
371 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oregon Virtual Academy
Online School
North Bend School District, OR
K-12
18 reviews
Junior: ORVA has a lot of pros and cons. Some of the great things about my school include flexibility in scheduling and great, committed teachers. It is really nice to be able to call, e-mail, text, or connect virtually in real time whenever you need help. There are also lots of national clubs and school wide groups you can join such as the ORVA chapter of the National Honor Society, the yearbook committee, etc. The school also makes an effort to host in person events across the state to help students connect and socialize with one and other. One of the things I dislike about ORVA is that in requires a lot of screen time. I would say approximately 80 to 90% of my work is completed online. In addition to this, no honors or AP classes are offered which is a bit frustrating. Lastly, sometimes the system is a bit glitchy at times. This frequently makes me late for my live classes and causes a lot of stress.
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C
Overall Niche Grade
1,976 Students
29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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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

Corvallis School District

McMinnville School District

Klamath County School District

Centennial School District

Forest Grove School District

Grants Pass School District

Roseburg School District

Seven Peaks School

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