Public schools in Forest Grove, OR
9 open public schools with an address in Forest Grove, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,931
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Forest Grove public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Forest Grove, OR: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,931 students, an average of 548 per school. The largest campus is Forest Grove High School (1,849 students), and the largest elementary school is Harvey Clarke Elementary School (390).
Every listed school belongs to Forest Grove SD 15. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Forest Grove
Elementary schools in Forest Grove
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilley Elementary School Forest Grove SD 15 | KG–04 | 201 | 17.2:1 | |
| Fern Hill Elementary School Forest Grove SD 15 | PK–04 | 249 | 13.4:1 | |
| Forest Grove Community School Forest Grove SD 15 · Charter | 01–08 | 202 | 18.1:1 | |
| Harvey Clarke Elementary School Forest Grove SD 15 | KG–04 | 390 | 16.2:1 | |
| Joseph Gale Elementary School Forest Grove SD 15 | PK–04 | 388 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Forest Grove
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong Middle School Forest Grove SD 15 | 07–08 | 838 | 19.2:1 | |
| Tom McCall Upper Elementary Forest Grove SD 15 | 05–06 | 673 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Forest Grove
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove High School Forest Grove SD 15 | 09–12 | 1,849 | 20.1:1 | |
| Tuality Plains High School Forest Grove SD 15 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 141 | 19.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.8%
- Hispanic54.5%
- Black1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Forest Grove schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,931 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Forest Grove
How many public schools are in Forest Grove, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Forest Grove: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,931 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Forest Grove?
All listed public schools with an address in Forest Grove belong to Forest Grove SD 15. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Forest Grove?
Forest Grove High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Forest Grove, with 1,849 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Forest Grove?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Forest Grove are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Forest Grove Community School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Forest Grove schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Forest Grove public schools is 17.5:1, similar to the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Forest Grove guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Oregon cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities