For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 926 students in Gladstone, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gladstone, 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.
Gladstone, OR public elementary schools 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 Gladstone 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 Public Elementary Schools in Gladstone, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gladstone, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gladstone, OR include John Wetten Elementary School and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gladstone?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gladstone.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladstone?
Gladstone 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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