For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,594 students in Gladstone, OR (there are , serving 297 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Gladstone, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Gladstone, OR are John Wetten Elementary School, Walter L Kraxberger Middle School and Gladstone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladstone, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Gladstone have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gladstone, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Wetten Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 E Exeter
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564
Grades: 1-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17777 Webster Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-3636
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-3636
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Gladstone High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18800 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-2544
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
18905 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 496-3939
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 496-3939
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gladstone, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Gladstone, OR include John Wetten Elementary School, Walter L Kraxberger Middle School and Gladstone High School.
How many public schools are located in Gladstone?
4 public schools are located in Gladstone.
What percentage of students in Gladstone go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Gladstone are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gladstone?
Gladstone public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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