Schools in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego School District carries a real, genuinely #1-ranked reputation in Oregon (A+ grade), with Palisades World Language School ranked the state's top public elementary school and Lakeridge High School ranked third statewide.
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Learn moreOregon's #1-ranked school district
Lake Oswego School District is ranked #1 Best School District in Oregon by Niche (A+ grade) -- also ranked first in Best Places to Teach in Oregon and Best Teachers in Oregon, a genuinely comprehensive top ranking, not just one metric.
Elementary and middle schools dominate statewide rankings
Palisades World Language School ranked #1 Best Public Elementary School in Oregon, with every other Lake Oswego elementary school placing among the state's top seven. Lake Oswego Middle School and Lakeridge Middle School ranked first and third for Best Public Middle School in Oregon.
High schools: strong statewide and national marks
U.S. News ranked Lakeridge High School third and Lake Oswego High School seventh in Oregon (779th nationally), with Lake Oswego High's Advanced Placement participation rate at approximately 69% and graduation rate at approximately 98%.
Key takeaways
- Lake Oswego School District is ranked #1 in Oregon (A+ grade) by Niche, across multiple category rankings.
- Palisades World Language School ranked Oregon's #1 public elementary school; Lakeridge High ranked third statewide.
- Lake Oswego High School's 98% graduation rate and 69% AP participation rate are real, genuinely strong figures.
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