For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 8,081 students in Gresham, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gresham, OR are Gresham Arthur Academy, East Orient Elementary School and Butler Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gresham, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gresham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gresham, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gresham Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1890 Ne Cleveland Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4900
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4900
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
East Orient Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7431 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-4818
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-4818
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Butler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
West Orient Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29805 Se Orient Dr
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Kelly Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Se Baker Way
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-7483
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-7483
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4500
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4500
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Metro East Web Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Nw 5th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 258-4790
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 258-4790
Gr: K-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Nw Civic Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 427-0803
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 427-0803
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
East Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6050
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6050
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4825 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-1510
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-1510
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Hollydale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Sw Birdsdale Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6226
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6226
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Gordon Russell Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3625 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Dexter Mccarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Ne 219th
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 492-6700
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 492-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
North Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Se 217th Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6415
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6415
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
295 Ne 24th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-7158
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-7158
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Hall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Ne 23rd St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6330
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6330
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Gresham, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
876 Ne 8th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gresham, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gresham, OR include Gresham Arthur Academy, East Orient Elementary School and Butler Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gresham?
18 public elementary schools are located in Gresham.
What is the racial composition of students in Gresham?
Gresham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gresham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gresham include: Pleasant Valley Elementary School vs. Butler Creek Elementary School, Butler Creek Elementary School vs. Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Gordon Russell Middle School vs. Dexter Mccarty Middle School
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