Best Schools in Lake Oswego, Oregon
18 schools · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Lake Oswego?
Use this page to compare every school in Lake Oswego by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Westridge Elementary School
Elementary · Lake Oswego Sd 7j. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Forest Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Lake Oswego Sd 7j. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hallinan Elementary School
Elementary · Lake Oswego Sd 7j. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Lake Oswego for 2026 are Westridge Elementary School (9.7/10), Forest Hills Elementary School (9.6/10), and Hallinan Elementary School (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
18
11 public · 7 private
Avg Score
8.1
out of 10
Median Home
$893,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
18
11 public · 7 private
Avg Score
8.1
out of 10
Median Home
$893,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.7/10 despite 6% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lake Oswego schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Oswego
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westridge Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Forest Hills Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Hallinan Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | River Grove Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Oswego Middle School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Lake Grove Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Lakeridge Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Oak Creek Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Park Academy | 8.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Lake Oswego Senior High School | 8.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.1/10
- Median household income
- $137,277
- Median home value
- $893,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
80% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Lake Oswego compares
Oregon rank
#3 of 117
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Oregon avg (6.3)
Median household income
$137k
179% of Oregon median
Schools in this city
15
About Schools in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego's 11 ranked public schools average 8.1 out of 10, and 10 of those 11 — 91% — score 7 or better. That kind of consistency is rare. Most school districts produce a few high performers and a long lower tail. Lake Oswego's distribution barely has one.
Elementary schools lead the performance picture. Westridge Elementary scores a 9.6 out of 10, the city's top mark. Forest Hills (9.0), Hallinan (8.9), and Lake Grove (8.6) cluster just behind it — four schools separated by a single point, all at the high end of the scale. Parents zoned for any of them are not choosing between a flagship and a fallback. They are choosing between schools that all perform at the same elite level.
The middle school holds that standard. Lake Oswego Middle School scores 8.4 out of 10, which means the academic momentum students build at the elementary level doesn't erode at the next transition. For families thinking through the full K–8 arc, that continuity is meaningful. A strong feeder pipeline into a strong middle school is not something every city can claim.
The practical takeaway for parents comparing cities comes down to the 91% figure. In places where a few schools score 9s and others score 4s, your attendance zone determines your outcome. In Lake Oswego, the floor is high enough that families can weigh other factors — commute, home price, neighborhood fit — without worrying that a different zone means a dramatically weaker school. The 8.1 city average isn't driven by a single outlier pulling the number up. It reflects a system performing at a high level across nearly every school in the district. For parents who want academic quality without betting everything on a single address, that depth is the city's defining characteristic.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 461 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.7 | ||
| 2 | 399 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.6 | ||
| 3 | 353 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.3 | ||
| 4 | 342 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.2 | ||
| 5 | 435 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 | ||
| 6 | 406 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.9 | ||
| 7 | 230 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 | ||
| Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | International Leadership Academy
Private
59 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | Maayan Torah Day School
Private
53 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 3 | 20 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Show all 12 elementary schools in Lake Oswego
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 832 students · 6th–8th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 827 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,275 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 1,198 students · 9th–12th | 8.2 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Academy
Private
101 students · 3rd–12th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 549 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.1 |
Schools in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego, Oregon · 18 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$137,277
Median Home Value
$893,400
Median Rent
$1,991/mo
Population
46,994
College Educated
74%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Community Profile
Lake Oswego has a median household income of $137,277. It is a well-educated community where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $893,400, with a median rent of $1,991/month. The local poverty rate of 3.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oregon
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Oregon
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Lake Oswego, Oregon
How many schools are in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
Lake Oswego has 18 schools, including 11 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lake Oswego is 8.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
The top-ranked school in Lake Oswego on MySchoolScout is Westridge Elementary School with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
The top-ranked elementary school in Lake Oswego on MySchoolScout is Westridge Elementary School with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
The top-ranked middle school in Lake Oswego on MySchoolScout is Lake Oswego Middle School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best high school in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
The top-ranked high school in Lake Oswego on MySchoolScout is Lake Oswego Senior High School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
How many school districts serve Lake Oswego, Oregon?
Lake Oswego is served by 1 school district: Lake Oswego Sd 7j.
What is the education level in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
According to Census data, 74% of adults in Lake Oswego have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
The median household income in Lake Oswego is approximately $137,277 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
Yes, Lake Oswego has 7 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Park Academy with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lake Oswego is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.