Gladstone community has a population of
approximately 12,000 people and is located
just fifteen minutes south of Portland. Gladstone Schools emphasize a strong foundation
for their youngest learners through a hub
of family support services at the Gladstone
Center for Children and Families. Kindergarten readiness and strong reading skills
by third grade are a major focus area. The
goal of Gladstone schools is “Growing Great
People.” Because of a number of sustainable
practices and education opportunities, Gladstone has been designated as a Green Ribbon
school. Gladstone has a friendly small town
atmosphere with numerous year-round recreational activities available. Gladstone schools
have a high level of involved parents, who
volunteer their time to assist with classrooms,
special events, and fundraisers as well as
participate in school events.
Lake Oswego School District
2455 Country Club Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
503-534-2000; www. loswego.k12.or.us
Lake Oswego School District is a public
school district serving the Lake Oswego area,
a suburb located 10 miles south of downtown
Portland. The district includes 10 primary
and secondary schools with an estimated
enrollment of over 7,000. With a reputation
for high academic achievement, schools offer
comprehensive and challenging curriculum
with a staff dedicated to meeting the needs
of every student. State assessment results
are in the top 2% of districts in Oregon.
The district’s success can be attributed to
high expectations for student achievement,
academic rigor, highly qualified staff, and
supportive parents and community. Recently
the Lake Oswego School District was recog-
nized by an education research site as the #1
school district in the nation.
North Clackamas School District
4444 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222
503-353-6000; www.nclack.k12.or.us
The North Clackamas School District
encompasses more than 40 square miles
and is located 12 miles from downtown
Portland. Cities include Milwaukie, Happy
Valley, and Johnson City, as well as parts
of Damascus, and the neighborhoods of
Oak Grove, Concord, Clackamas, Sunny-
side, Mount Scott, Southgate, and Carver.
The North Clackamas School District has
20 students for every full-time equivalent
teacher, with the Oregon state average being
19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
There are 15 elementary schools, five middle
schools, and eight high schools, along with
three magnet schools and four charter
schools. The school district is dedicated to
communication and commitment to the
children of the community, providing inno-
vative opportunities so that each child can
have an equal chance at success.
Oregon City School District
1417 12th Street, Oregon City, OR 97045
503-785-8000; www.ocsd62.org
Oregon City is located near the junction of the
Willamette and Clackamas Rivers, and is the
oldest incorporated city west of the Rockies.
Established in 1829, Oregon City incorporated
