For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 279 students in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR.
The neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.38, which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welches Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24901 E Salmon River Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Welches Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24903 E Salmon River Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy, OR include Welches Elementary School and Welches Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy?
the neighborhood of Welches, Sandy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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