The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 20%
21%
Avg. Statewide: 20%
Top-Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in Oregon (2026)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top-Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
21%
(29 out of 139)
(29 out of 139)
- Findley Elementary School
Rank: #2 of 1,174 (Top 1%)
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%) - Forest Park Elementary School
Rank: #9 of 1,174 (Top 1%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%) - Bonny Slope Elementary School
Rank: #11 of 1,174 (Top 1%)
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Washington County, OR Schools
Rank: #22.
20%
(10 out of 50)
(10 out of 50)
- Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School
Rank: #6 of 1,174 (Top 1%)
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%) - High Lakes Elementary School
Rank: #39 of 1,174 (Top 5%)
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%) - William E Miller Elementary School
Rank: #41 of 1,174 (Top 5%)
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%) - View Full List of Top-Ranked Deschutes County, OR Schools
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