For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 926 students in 97027, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97027, OR are John Wetten Elementary School and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97027 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97027, OR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97027, OR Public Elementary Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97027, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97027, OR include John Wetten Elementary School and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97027?
2 public elementary schools are located in 97027.
What is the racial composition of students in 97027?
97027 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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