For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,996 students in 97217, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97217, OR are Beach Elementary School, The Ivy School and Chief Joseph Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97217 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97217, OR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97217, OR Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
The Ivy School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5420 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Chief Joseph Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2409 N Saratoga St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6255
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6255
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Portland Village School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7654 N Delaware St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 445-0056
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 445-0056
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Peninsula Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8125 N Emerald Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6275
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6275
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Ockley Green Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6031 N Montana
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5660
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
97217, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7650 N Commercial Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Grades: K-5
| 138 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
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Trillium (Closed 2020)
Charter School
5420 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97217, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97217, OR include Beach Elementary School, The Ivy School and Chief Joseph Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97217?
6 public elementary schools are located in 97217.
What is the racial composition of students in 97217?
97217 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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