Orenco Elementary School

Orenco Elementary sits in one of the more dynamic corners of the Hillsboro area, serving the Orenco Station neighborhood — a walkable, new urbanist community that draws a mix of tech workers, young families, and people who want that Portland-adjacent lifestyle without the city price tag. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger English scores than math, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a well-rounded neighborhood school over a hyper-competitive academic environment. With Intel and other major employers nearby, the community tends to be engaged and transient in equal measure, so families who put roots down here often appreciate the school's role as a consistent anchor in an otherwise fast-changing part of Washington County.