For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,064 students in 97232, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 556 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 97232, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97232, OR are Laurelhurst Elementary School and Da Vinci Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97232 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97232, OR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97232, OR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Da Vinci Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2508 Ne Everett
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5356
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5356
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
97232, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5720
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5720
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97232, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97232, OR include Laurelhurst Elementary School and Da Vinci Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 97232?
2 public schools are located in 97232.
What percentage of students in 97232 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 97232 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97232?
97232 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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