For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 965 students in Damascus, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Damascus, OR are Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School and Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Damascus, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Damascus have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Damascus, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15600 Se 232nd Dr
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18031 Se Vogel Rd
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 353-5780
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 353-5780
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Damascus, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14151 Se 242nd
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Damascus, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Damascus, OR include Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School and Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Damascus?
2 public elementary schools are located in Damascus.
What is the racial composition of students in Damascus?
Damascus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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