For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,753 students in the neighborhood of North Central, Gresham, OR.
The top ranked public schools in North Central are Gresham Arthur Academy, Clear Creek Middle School and North Gresham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Central, Gresham, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Central, 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Gresham, OR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Gresham, OR include Gresham Arthur Academy, Clear Creek Middle School and North Gresham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, Gresham?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, Gresham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Central, Gresham?
the neighborhood of North Central, Gresham public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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