For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 8,924 students in Portland, OR. The top ranked public preschools in Portland, OR are Bonny Slope Elementary School, Sabin Elementary School and Richmond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, OR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Portland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public preschool average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Portland, OR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Sabin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2044 Ne Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #77.
Cherry Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1930 Se 104th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Durham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7980 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4906 Ne 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6456
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6456
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7200 Ne 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6282
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6282
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
James Templeton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 Sw Murdock St
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1212.
Metzger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10350 Sw Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-4600
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1313.
Prescott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10410 Ne Prescott St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2150
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1414.
William Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11940 Sw Lynnfield Ln
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2520
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Se Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-6504
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-6504
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Boise-eliot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 N Fremont
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 916-6171
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 916-6171
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Earl Boyles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
West Powellhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2921 Se 116th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1919.
Faubion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Ne Dekum St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Grades: PK-8
| 610 students
Rank: #2020.
Mill Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #2121.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8960 N Woolsey Ave
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6250
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jennings Lodge Elementary School
Magnet School
18521 Se River Rd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8035
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8035
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Portland, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
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
15840 Se Taylor St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3207
Grades: K-6
| 267 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 preschools in Portland, OR?
The top ranked public preschools in Portland, OR include Bonny Slope Elementary School, Sabin Elementary School and Richmond Elementary School. Portland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public preschools are located in Portland?
22 public preschools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public preschools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Portland include: Faubion Elementary School vs. Vernon Elementary School, Sabin Elementary School vs. Vernon Elementary School, Vernon Elementary School vs. Faubion Elementary School
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