For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 648 students in 97116, OR.
The top ranked public preschools in 97116, OR are Fern Hill Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 97116 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 97116, OR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97116, OR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 256 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 18th Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 97116, OR?
The top ranked public preschools in 97116, OR include Fern Hill Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 97116?
2 public preschools are located in 97116.
What is the racial composition of students in 97116?
97116 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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