For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,003 students in 97116, OR (there are , serving 365 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 97116, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97116, OR are Dilley Elementary School, Harvey Clarke Elementary School and Forest Grove Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97116 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97116, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97116, OR Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4115 Sw Dilley Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Gr: K-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2516 N B St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Gr: K-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1914 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Gr: 1-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Forest Grove High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Nichols Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2432
Gr: 9-12 | 1,898 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Gr: 5-6 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Neil Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1777 Mt View Ln
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2465
Gr: 7-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3130 18th Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2701 Taylor Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2413
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97116, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97116, OR include Dilley Elementary School, Harvey Clarke Elementary School and Forest Grove Community School.
How many public schools are located in 97116?
9 public schools are located in 97116.
What percentage of students in 97116 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 97116 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97116?
97116 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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