Public schools in Oregon City, OR
12 open public schools with an address in Oregon City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,706
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Oregon City public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Oregon City, OR: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,706 students, an average of 559 per school. The largest campus is Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students), and the largest elementary school is John McLoughlin Elementary School (585).
Oregon City SD 62 operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Oregon City 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 21.9:1, 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 3 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Oregon City
Elementary schools in Oregon City
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carus School Canby SD 86 | KG–06 | 325 | 16.2:1 | |
| Gaffney Lane Elementary School Oregon City SD 62 | KG–05 | 419 | 22.4:1 | |
| Holcomb Elementary School Oregon City SD 62 | KG–05 | 516 | 21.6:1 | |
| John McLoughlin Elementary School Oregon City SD 62 | KG–05 | 585 | 23.4:1 | |
| Redland Elementary School Oregon City SD 62 | KG–05 | 475 | 21.6:1 | |
| Springwater Environmental Sciences School Oregon City SD 62 · Charter | KG–08 | 203 | 18.7:1 |
Middle schools in Oregon City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Middle School Oregon City SD 62 | 06–08 | 699 | 28.4:1 | |
| Tumwata Middle School Oregon City SD 62 | 06–08 | 685 | 26.9:1 |
High schools in Oregon City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences Oregon City SD 62 · Charter | 06–12 | 325 | 22.2:1 | |
| Oregon City Senior High School Oregon City SD 62 | 09–12 | 1,944 | 26:1 | |
| Oregon City Service Learning Academy Oregon City SD 62 | 09–12 | 111 | 14.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Oregon City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Charter Academy Oregon City SD 62 · Charter | KG–12 | 419 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.5%
- Hispanic15%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Oregon City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,706 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Oregon City
How many public schools are in Oregon City, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Oregon City: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,706 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Oregon City?
Schools with an address in Oregon City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Oregon City SD 62 (11 schools), Canby SD 86 (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 Oregon City?
Oregon City Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Oregon City, with 1,944 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Oregon City?
Yes. 3 of the 12 public schools in Oregon City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Alliance Charter Academy, Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences, Springwater Environmental Sciences School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Oregon City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Oregon City public schools is 21.9:1, 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 Oregon City 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