Top Rankings
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,789 students in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 44% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District are Palisades World Language School, Westridge Elementary School and Forest Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lake Oswego SD 7j School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
6,789 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
408 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,222 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
732 Students
22,114 Students
% Asian Students
11%
4%
# Hispanic Students
564 Students
140,608 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
26%
# Black Students
63 Students
12,826 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
4,563 Students
312,965 Students
% White Students
67%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
4,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
785 Students
39,453 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
378
35,446
# Students in 1st Grade:
381
38,201
# Students in 2nd Grade:
460
40,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
455
39,761
# Students in 4th Grade:
447
41,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
505
41,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
502
41,436
# Students in 7th Grade:
562
41,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
595
42,445
# Students in 9th Grade:
600
44,713
# Students in 10th Grade:
660
46,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
601
44,723
# Students in 12th Grade:
643
43,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,337 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$145 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,278
$18,279
Spending / Student
$21,337
$19,325
Best Lake Oswego SD 7j School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisades World Language School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Greentree Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2302
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2302
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3400 Royce Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2371
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2371
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1133 Sw Andrews Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2350
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2350
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5850 Sw Mcewan Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2363
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2363
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15777 Sw Boones Ferry Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2357
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2357
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Oswego Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2335
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2335
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Rank: #77.
Hallinan Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16800 Hawthorne Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2353
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2353
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Kingsgate Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2323
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2323
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Oswego Senior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2501 Sw Country Club Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2313
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2313
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeridge Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Sw Jean Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2343
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 534-2343
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeridge High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1235 Sw Overlook Dr
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2319
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 534-2319
Grades: 9-12
| 1,198 students
Rank: #1212.
Harmony Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2507 Christie Drive
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 496-3929
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 496-3929
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,789 students.
What is the rank of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District is ranked #2 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
67% of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District?
Lake Oswego SD 7j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Lake Oswego SD 7j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,337 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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