Public schools in Gresham, OR
23 open public schools with an address in Gresham, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,436
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
4
2 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Gresham public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Gresham, OR: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,436 students, an average of 584 per school. The largest campus is Centennial High School (1,731 students), and the largest elementary school is North Gresham Elementary School (584).
Gresham-Barlow SD 10J operates the most schools here (20), and 2 regular districts have at least one Gresham campus. 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 19.4:1, higher than 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 4 charter schools, 2 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 85% 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 Gresham
Elementary schools in Gresham
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Creek Elementary School Centennial SD 28J | KG–05 | 509 | 20.3:1 | |
| East Gresham Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | KG–05 | 571 | 19:1 | |
| East Orient Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | KG–05 | 382 | 20.5:1 | |
| Gresham Arthur Academy Gresham-Barlow SD 10J · Charter | KG–05 | 168 | 16.8:1 | |
| Hall Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | KG–05 | 346 | 14.8:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J · Magnet | KG–05 | 465 | 17.7:1 | |
| Hogan Cedars Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | KG–05 | 477 | 19.2:1 | |
| Hollydale Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | KG–05 | 474 | 18.6:1 | |
| Kelly Creek Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | KG–05 | 368 | 21.6:1 | |
| Lupine Community Montessori Charter School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J · Charter | KG–08 | 288 | 41.1:1 | |
| North Gresham Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J · Magnet | KG–05 | 584 | 18.3:1 | |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School Centennial SD 28J | KG–05 | 328 | 18.4:1 | |
| Powell Valley Elementary School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | KG–05 | 368 | 20.3:1 |
Middle schools in Gresham
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Middle School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | 06–08 | 584 | 18.2:1 | |
| Dexter McCarty Middle School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | 06–08 | 514 | 19.8:1 | |
| Gordon Russell Middle School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | 06–08 | 633 | 19.4:1 | |
| West Orient Middle School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | 06–08 | 383 | 20:1 |
High schools in Gresham
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School Centennial SD 28J | 09–12 | 1,731 | 26.7:1 | |
| Center for Advanced Learning Gresham-Barlow SD 10J · Charter | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Gresham High School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | 09–12 | 1,685 | 23.5:1 | |
| Sam Barlow High School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | 09–12 | 1,635 | 25.2:1 | |
| Springwater Trail High School Gresham-Barlow SD 10J | 09–12 | 184 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gresham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Web Academy Gresham-Barlow SD 10J · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 759 | 25.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.9%
- Hispanic33.8%
- Black5.8%
- Asian5.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Gresham schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,436 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gresham
How many public schools are in Gresham, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Gresham: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,436 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gresham?
Schools with an address in Gresham belong to 2 education agencies, led by Gresham-Barlow SD 10J (20 schools), Centennial SD 28J (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Gresham?
Centennial High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gresham, with 1,731 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gresham?
Yes. 4 of the 23 public schools in Gresham are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Center for Advanced Learning, Gresham Arthur Academy, Lupine Community Montessori Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gresham schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gresham public schools is 19.4:1, higher than 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 Gresham 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