Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97224

The 97224 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), all part of the Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J, which is ranked 33 out of 139 school districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating.

Among the standout schools in the area is Alberta Rider Elementary School, which ranks 135 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, the virtual Creekside Community High School has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 55.09% and the lowest test scores, ranking 233 out of 266 Oregon high schools. This suggests the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population.

The schools in the 97224 zip code area have diverse student populations, with a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds represented. The student-teacher ratios and spending per student also vary significantly, from 10.4 at Creekside Community High School to 18.9 at James Templeton Elementary School, and from $14,990 per student at Twality Middle School to $30,782 per student at Creekside Community High School. These differences may reflect the unique needs and characteristics of the student populations served by each school.