Top 10 Best Sandy Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,265 students in Sandy, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Sandy, OR are Oregon Trail Academy, Kelso Elementary School and Welches Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandy, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Sandy have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sandy, OR (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oregon Trail Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36225 Se Proctor Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-5521
Grades: K-12
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Kelso Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
34651 Se Kelso Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-8020
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Welches Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24901 E Salmon River Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Boring Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27801 Se Dee St
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-9393
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Naas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12240 Se School Ave
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-4454
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17100 Bluff Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-8067
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Welches Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24903 E Salmon River Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
Firwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
42900 Se Trubel Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-8005
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #99.
Sandy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37400 Bell St
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-8011
Grades: 9-12
| 1,440 students
Rank: #1010.
Sandy Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38955 Pleasant St
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-8065
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sandy, Oregon

Sandy, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 547
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 668-4411
Grades: K-5
| 112 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sandy, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Sandy, OR include Oregon Trail Academy, Kelso Elementary School and Welches Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sandy?
10 public schools are located in Sandy.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy?
Sandy public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sandy are often viewed compared to one another?

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