Public schools in Lake Oswego, OR
13 open public schools with an address in Lake Oswego, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,837
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lake Oswego public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Lake Oswego, OR: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,837 students, an average of 526 per school. The largest campus is Lake Oswego High School (1,282 students), and the largest elementary school is Lake Grove Elementary School (425).
Lake Oswego SD 7J operates the most schools here (12), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.4:1, lower 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 15% 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 Lake Oswego
Elementary schools in Lake Oswego
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Elementary School Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 389 | 16.8:1 | |
| Hallinan Elementary School Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 364 | 14.3:1 | |
| Lake Grove Elementary School Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 425 | 14.6:1 | |
| Oak Creek Elementary School Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 402 | 15.7:1 | |
| Palisades World Language School Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 252 | 15.1:1 | |
| River Grove Elementary School Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 382 | 13.8:1 | |
| Westridge Elementary School Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 389 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Lake Oswego
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego Middle School Lake Oswego SD 7J | 06–08 | 791 | 15.4:1 | |
| Lakeridge Middle School Lake Oswego SD 7J | 06–08 | 888 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Lake Oswego
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego High School Lake Oswego SD 7J | 09–12 | 1,282 | 18.5:1 | |
| Lakeridge High School Lake Oswego SD 7J | 09–12 | 1,241 | 17.9:1 | |
| Parrot Creek Program Clackamas ESD | 09–12 | 10 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lake Oswego
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Academy Lake Oswego SD 7J · Charter | Not reported | 22 | 4.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.3%
- Hispanic9%
- Black1%
- Asian10.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial12%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Lake Oswego schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,837 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lake Oswego
How many public schools are in Lake Oswego, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Lake Oswego: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,837 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lake Oswego?
Schools with an address in Lake Oswego belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lake Oswego SD 7J (12 schools), Clackamas ESD (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lake Oswego, with 1,282 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lake Oswego?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Lake Oswego are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Harmony Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lake Oswego schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lake Oswego public schools is 15.4:1, lower 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 Lake Oswego 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