For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 8,081 students in Gresham, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gresham, OR are Gresham Arthur Academy, East Orient Elementary School and Butler Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gresham, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gresham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gresham, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gresham Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1890 Ne Cleveland Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4900
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4900
Grades: K-5
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
East Orient Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7431 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-4818
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-4818
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Butler Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2789 Sw Butler Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-6100
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
West Orient Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29805 Se Orient Dr
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Se Baker Way
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-7483
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 663-7483
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4500
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4500
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17625 Se Foster Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 762-3209
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Metro East Web Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Nw 5th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 258-4790
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 258-4790
Grades: K-12
| 717 students
Rank: #99.
Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Nw Civic Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 427-0803
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 427-0803
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
East Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6050
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6050
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4825 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-1510
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-1510
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1212.
Hollydale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Sw Birdsdale Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6226
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-6226
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1313.
Gordon Russell Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3625 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 667-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1414.
Dexter Mccarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-0148
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #1515.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
219 Ne 219th
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 492-6700
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 492-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #1616.
North Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Se 217th Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6415
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6415
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
295 Ne 24th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-7158
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-7158
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1818.
Hall Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Ne 23rd St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6330
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 661-6330
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Gresham, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
876 Ne 8th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
330 W Powell Blvd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-0144
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-0144
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gresham, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gresham, OR include Gresham Arthur Academy, East Orient Elementary School and Butler Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gresham?
18 public elementary schools are located in Gresham.
What is the racial composition of students in Gresham?
Gresham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gresham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gresham include: Pleasant Valley Elementary School vs. Butler Creek Elementary School, Butler Creek Elementary School vs. Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Gordon Russell Middle School vs. Dexter Mccarty Middle School
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