For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,331 students in 97045, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97045, OR are Springwater Environmental Sciences School, Alliance Charter Academy and Gardiner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97045 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97045, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97045, OR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16491 S Springwater Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 631-7700
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 631-7700
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Alliance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16075 S Front Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8556
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8556
Gr: K-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Gardiner Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Williams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8200
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Clackamas Academy Of Industrial Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1306 12th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-7860
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-7860
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Tumwata Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14133 S Donovan Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8300
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 785-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97045, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97045, OR include Springwater Environmental Sciences School, Alliance Charter Academy and Gardiner Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97045?
5 public middle schools are located in 97045.
What is the racial composition of students in 97045?
97045 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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