For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 755 students in 97218, OR (there are 5 private schools, serving 509 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 97218, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97218, OR are Scott Elementary School and Rigler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97218 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97218, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97218, OR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Ne Prescott St
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6369
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6369
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Rigler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Ne Prescott St
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6451
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6451
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
97218, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
5135 Ne Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6470
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6470
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97218, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97218, OR include Scott Elementary School and Rigler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97218?
2 public schools are located in 97218.
What percentage of students in 97218 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 97218 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97218?
97218 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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