Public schools in Milwaukie, OR
19 open public schools with an address in Milwaukie, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,915
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Milwaukie public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Milwaukie, OR: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,915 students, an average of 417 per school. The largest campus is Putnam High School (1,060 students), and the largest elementary school is Whitcomb Elementary School (415).
North Clackamas SD 12 operates the most schools here (17), and 2 regular districts have at least one Milwaukie 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 17.4:1, 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% 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 Milwaukie
Elementary schools in Milwaukie
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardenwald Elementary School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 396 | 16.3:1 | |
| Bilquist Elementary School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 373 | 15.8:1 | |
| Candy Lane Elementary School Oregon City SD 62 | KG–05 | 363 | 28.4:1 | |
| Cascade Heights Public Charter School North Clackamas SD 12 · Charter | KG–08 | 228 | 15.8:1 | |
| Lewelling Elementary School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 282 | 17.9:1 | |
| Linwood Elementary School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 259 | 15.3:1 | |
| Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 408 | 16.9:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 262 | 16.6:1 | |
| Riverside Elementary School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 311 | 15.5:1 | |
| Sojourner School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 159 | 22.1:1 | |
| View Acres Elementary School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 367 | 19.7:1 | |
| Whitcomb Elementary School North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 415 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Milwaukie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Creek Middle School North Clackamas SD 12 | 06–08 | 810 | 17.8:1 | |
| Rowe Middle School North Clackamas SD 12 | 06–08 | 747 | 18.6:1 |
High schools in Milwaukie
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukie Academy of the Arts North Clackamas SD 12 · Charter | 09–12 | 281 | 425.8:1 | |
| Milwaukie High School North Clackamas SD 12 | 09–12 | 874 | 16.9:1 | |
| New Urban High School North Clackamas SD 12 | 09–12 | 320 | 19.4:1 | |
| Putnam High School North Clackamas SD 12 | 09–12 | 1,060 | 23.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Milwaukie
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Lodge Elementary School Oregon City SD 62 | PK–PK | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black2.6%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Milwaukie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,915 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Milwaukie
How many public schools are in Milwaukie, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Milwaukie: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,915 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Milwaukie?
Schools with an address in Milwaukie belong to 2 education agencies, led by North Clackamas SD 12 (17 schools), Oregon City SD 62 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Milwaukie?
Putnam High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Milwaukie, with 1,060 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Milwaukie?
Yes. 2 of the 19 public schools in Milwaukie are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cascade Heights Public Charter School, Milwaukie Academy of the Arts. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Milwaukie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Milwaukie public schools is 17.4:1, 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 Milwaukie 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.
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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