Public schools in Tigard, OR
13 open public schools with an address in Tigard, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,314
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Tigard public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Tigard, OR: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,314 students, an average of 563 per school. The largest campus is Tigard High School (1,771 students), and the largest elementary school is Metzger Elementary School (566).
Every listed school belongs to Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J. 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 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% 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 Tigard
Elementary schools in Tigard
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Rider Elementary School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 367 | 17.8:1 | |
| Art Rutkin Elementary School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 131 | 14.8:1 | |
| Charles F Tigard Elementary School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 460 | 17.7:1 | |
| Deer Creek Elementary School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 534 | 17.3:1 | |
| Durham Elementary School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 471 | 16.5:1 | |
| James Templeton Elementary School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 543 | 17.4:1 | |
| Mary Woodward Elementary School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 417 | 17.7:1 | |
| Metzger Elementary School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 566 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Tigard
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R Fowler Middle School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | 06–08 | 744 | 19.7:1 | |
| Twality Middle School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | 06–08 | 1,006 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Tigard
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Community High School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J · Alternative School | 06–12 | 186 | 12.3:1 | |
| Tigard High School Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | 09–12 | 1,771 | 20.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tigard
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J · Virtual | KG–12 | 118 | 8.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black3.2%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3%
- Multiracial9.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Tigard schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,314 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tigard
How many public schools are in Tigard, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Tigard: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,314 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tigard?
All listed public schools with an address in Tigard belong to Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J. 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 Tigard?
Tigard High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tigard, with 1,771 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tigard?
No school with an address in Tigard is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Oregon.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tigard schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tigard 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 Tigard 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