For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,284 students in Damascus, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 407 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Damascus, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Damascus, OR are Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School, Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School and Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Damascus, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Damascus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Damascus, OR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15600 Se 232nd Dr
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18031 Se Vogel Rd
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 353-5780
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 353-5780
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14151 Se 242nd Ave
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 427-0803
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 427-0803
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Damascus, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14151 Se 242nd
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 658-3171
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Damascus, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Damascus, OR include Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School, Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary School and Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Damascus?
3 public schools are located in Damascus.
What percentage of students in Damascus go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Damascus are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Damascus?
Damascus public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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