Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bolton Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bolton Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bolton Primary School's student population of 226 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Bolton Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton Primary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 1196 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bolton Primary School's ranking?
Bolton Primary School is ranked #32 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bolton Primary School often compared to?
Bolton Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedaroak Park Primary School, Sunset Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Bolton Primary School?
226 students attend Bolton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bolton Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolton Primary School?
Bolton Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bolton Primary School offer ?
Bolton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton Primary School part of?
Bolton Primary School is part of West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3j School District.
In what neighborhood is Bolton Primary School located?
Bolton Primary School is located in the Bolton neighborhood of West Linn, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Bolton.
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