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Washington County

Oregon · Public K-12

Washington County is one of Oregon's public-school counties, with 136 campuses serving about 79,469 students (89 elementary, 21 middle, and 22 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $107,772.

7-year change in Washington County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
79,469
-7,460 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
135
+5 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
43%
was 51%
% Hispanic
32%
was 28%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
12%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
603,947
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
136
9 districts
Enrollment
79,469
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$107,772
Above Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.5%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
89
35,742 students
Middle
21
16,036 students
High
22
26,847 students
Combined / other
4
844 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Beaverton SD 48J
37,479 students · 9 districts in Washington County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
64%
Hispanic
19%
Black
2%
Asian
12%
Two or more
14%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
43%
Hispanic
32%
Black
3%
Asian
12%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
47.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
38
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Washington County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 132 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.

See all 132 schools in Washington County ranked by score →

All schools (136)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Tamarack Elementary SchoolHillsboroElementaryKG-06337·
Errol Hassell Elementary SchoolBeavertonElementaryPK-05334·
Minter Bridge Elementary SchoolHillsboroElementaryKG-06334·
Butternut Creek Elementary SchoolAlohaElementaryKG-06332·
Brookwood Elementary SchoolHillsboroElementaryKG-06331·
Hillsboro Online AcademyHillsboroCombinedKG-12322·
West Union Elementary SchoolHillsboroElementaryKG-06311·
Raleigh Park Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-05310·
Archer Glen Elementary SchoolSherwoodElementaryKG-05308·
West Tualatin View Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05304·
Rosedale Elementary SchoolBeavertonElementaryKG-06301·
W L Henry Elementary SchoolHillsboroElementaryKG-06284·
Montclair Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05281·
Greenway Elementary SchoolBeavertonElementaryPK-05272·
Terra Linda Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05268·
Raleigh Hills Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05257·
Farmington View Elementary SchoolHillsboroElementaryKG-06256·
Banks Middle SchoolBanksMiddle06-08254·
Fern Hill Elementary SchoolForest GroveElementaryPK-04249·
Gaston Jr/Sr High SchoolGastonHigh07-12246·
McKay Elementary SchoolBeavertonElementaryPK-05242·
Multi-sensory Instruction Teaching Children Hands-On (MITCH)TualatinElementaryKG-05237·
North Plains Elementary SchoolNorth PlainsElementaryKG-06235·
Gaston Elementary SchoolGastonElementaryKG-06228·
Sherwood Charter SchoolSherwoodElementaryKG-08222·
Atfalati RidgeNorth PlainsElementaryKG-06209·
Forest Grove Community SchoolForest GroveElementary01-08202·
Dilley Elementary SchoolForest GroveElementaryKG-04201·
Reedville Elementary SchoolAlohaElementaryPK-06197·
Creekside Community High SchoolTigardHigh06-12186·
Community SchoolBeavertonHigh09-12149·
Community Alternative Learning CenterForest GroveHigh09-12141·
Art Rutkin Elementary SchoolTigardElementaryPK-05131·
Tigard-Tualatin Virtual AcademyTigardCombinedKG-12118·
Groner K-8HillsboroElementaryKG-08105·
Oregon Virtual Education (ORVED)HillsboroCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Washington County

Beaverton35 schoolsHillsboro31 schoolsPortland21 schoolsTigard13 schoolsForest Grove9 schoolsSherwood7 schoolsAloha5 schoolsTualatin5 schoolsBanks3 schoolsCornelius3 schoolsGaston2 schoolsNorth Plains2 schools

About Washington County

Across the expansive Oregon county of Washington County of about 603,947 residents, the public-school footprint covers 136 schools and about 79,469 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $107,772, about 48% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 49% noticeably above the Oregon median.

For a sense of the school types, Washington County is built around 89 elementary schools (35,742 students), 21 middle schools (16,036), 22 high schools (26,847), and 4 combined or other schools.

Beaverton SD 48J dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 37,479 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 79,469 students, contracted 9% from the 86,929 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 130 to 135 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 51% to 43% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Washington County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Washington County?
There are 136 public K-12 schools in Washington County, Oregon, with a combined enrollment of about 79,469.
How many high schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Oregon has 22 public high schools, serving approximately 26,847 students.
How many middle schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Oregon has 21 public middle schools, serving approximately 16,036 students.
How many elementary schools are in Washington County?
Washington County, Oregon has 89 public elementary schools, serving approximately 35,742 students.
What is the largest school district in Washington County?
Beaverton SD 48J is the largest school district in Washington County, serving approximately 37,479 students. The county contains 9 school districts overall.
How many people live in Washington County?
Washington County has roughly 603,947 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Washington County?
Median household income in Washington County is $107,772, above the Oregon average of $72,324. About 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Washington County?
Approximately 47.5% of adults 25 and older in Washington County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Washington County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.5% of students in Washington County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oregon county average of 85.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington County schools?
Across Washington County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.6 to 1.

Washington County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data