Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97756

The 97756 zip code area in Redmond, Oregon is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Redmond School District 2J. While the district is ranked 51 out of 140 in the state, the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions and others facing challenges.

Sage Elementary School and John Tuck Elementary School are the top-performing elementary schools in the area, ranking 203 and 170 out of 706 elementary schools in Oregon, respectively. These schools boast strong test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. In contrast, Hugh Hartman Elementary and Obsidian Middle School, which have the highest rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, struggle with lower test scores and performance metrics.

The high schools in the area also show varied results, with Redmond Proficiency Academy standing out for its strong performance in English Language Arts, despite a lower overall rating from SchoolDigger. However, the district's 4-year graduation rate of 81.8% is slightly below the state average, and all schools in the area face a significant challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.