For the 2025 school year, there are 186 public schools serving 91,331 students in Portland, OR (there are 128 private schools, serving 21,202 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Portland, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%). Portland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
The top ranked public schools in Portland, OR are Findley Elementary School, Winterhaven School and Alameda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Portland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Portland, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4155 Nw Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Winterhaven School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3830 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2732 Ne Fremont St
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6036
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6036
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9935 Nw Durrett St
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 916-5400
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 916-5400
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rieke Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 Sw Vermont
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Riverdale Grade School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11733 S Breyman Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4842
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4842
Grades: K-8
| 400 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5477 Nw Skycrest Pkwy
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2150
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2150
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Llewellyn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6301 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6216
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6216
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1010.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11775 Nw Mcdaniel Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2040
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2040
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1111.
Stephenson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2627 Sw Stephenson St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6318
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6318
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1212.
Cedar Mill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10265 Nw Cornell Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2050
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2050
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1313.
Abernethy Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2421 Se Orange Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6190
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6190
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1414.
Duniway Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7700 Se Reed College Pl
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1515.
Bridlemile Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 Sw 47th Dr
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6292
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6292
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1616.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1717.
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Sw Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Grades: K-5
| 585 students
Rank: #1818.
Beverly Cleary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1915 Ne 33rd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6480
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6480
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Laurelhurst Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
840 Ne 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6210
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6210
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sato Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7775 Nw Kaiser Rd.
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2530
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2530
Grades: K-5
| 850 students
Rank: #2121.
Stoller Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14141 Nw Laidlaw Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #2222.
Sabin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4013 Ne 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6181
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6181
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #2323.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6655 Nw Joss Ave
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2480
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2480
Grades: K-5
| 727 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 Se 51st Ave
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6207
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6207
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7452 Sw 52nd Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6308
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6308
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
West Tualatin View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8800 Sw Leahy Rd
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2510
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2510
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #2727.
Hayhurst Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5037 Sw Iowa St
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6300
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6300
Grades: K-8
| 562 students
Rank: #2828.
Tumwater Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Nw 118th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3686
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3686
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #2929.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Se 26th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5120
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,472 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2276 Se 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6220
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
West Sylvan Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8111 Sw West Slope Dr
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 916-5690
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 916-5690
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Capitol Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8401 Sw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6303
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6303
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11536 Nw Skyline Blvd
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 916-5212
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 916-5212
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #3434.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Se Evergreen St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1710 N Humboldt St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
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Portland, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4222 Ne 158th Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 546-9928
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 546-9928
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Aim High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6530
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6530
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
7650 N Commercial Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
6941 North Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5261
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5261
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
10014 Ne Glisan
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 484-7507
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 484-7507
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
2225 Se 87th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
3830 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
11326 Se 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5360
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5360
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Centennial Park School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17630 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3202
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3202
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Clinton Street School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3400 Se 26th, Room 120
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5133
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5133
Grades: 8-12
| 37 students
3811 Se Concord Rd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 353-5400
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 353-5400
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
1231 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-6431
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-6431
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
8040 SW Durham Rd Tigard
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1715 Se 32nd Pl
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6204
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6204
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
2421 Se Orange
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6490
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6490
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
1915 Ne 33rd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6480
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6480
Grades: PK-12
| 466 students
14513 Se Stark
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 328-0420
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 328-0420
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7334 Ne Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 916-5600
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 916-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 690 students
Head Start Sacajawea Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4800 Ne 74th
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-5724
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-5724
Grades: PK
| 677 students
4915 North Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
7528 N Fenwick Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
2044 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 254-2537
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 254-2537
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Mesd Training And Education Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3829 Se 74th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 262-4000
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 262-4000
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
11250 Se 27th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5480
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5480
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Milwaukie Eschool High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
11300 Se 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5833
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Monroe Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2508 Ne Everett
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5754
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5754
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
1400 Se 135th
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8470
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8470
Grades: K
| 243 students
4015 Sw Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 471-9917
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 471-9917
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
P.i.v.o.t. High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2508 Ne Everett
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6170
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6170
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Parry Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
3415 Se Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-9591
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-9591
Grades: 1-7
| 42 students
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5720
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5720
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5103 N Willis Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5666
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5666
Grades: PK-12
| 426 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portland, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Portland, OR include Findley Elementary School, Winterhaven School and Alameda Elementary School. Portland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public schools are located in Portland?
186 public schools are located in Portland.
What percentage of students in Portland go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Portland are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Portland include: Sunset High School vs. Westview High School, Westview High School vs. Sunset High School, Grout Elementary School vs. Winterhaven School
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