For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,155 students in Forest Grove, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest Grove, OR are Dilley Elementary School, Harvey Clarke Elementary School and Forest Grove Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Grove, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forest Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forest Grove, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4115 Sw Dilley Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Grades: K-4
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2516 N B St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2478
Grades: K-4
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1914 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Grades: 1-8
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Grades: 5-6
| 706 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 256 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 18th Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Forest Grove, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest Grove, OR include Dilley Elementary School, Harvey Clarke Elementary School and Forest Grove Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forest Grove?
6 public elementary schools are located in Forest Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Grove?
Forest Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Forest Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Forest Grove include: Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School vs. Forest Grove Community School, Harvey Clarke Elementary School vs. Forest Grove Community School, Forest Grove Community School vs. Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
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