For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,753 students in 97211, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97211, OR are Vernon Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97211 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97211, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97211, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2044 Ne Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7200 Ne 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6282
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6282
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Faubion Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Ne Dekum St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
97211, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5250 Ne Martin Luther King
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 789-9099
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 789-9099
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
Vocational Village High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4039 Ne Alberta Ct
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5747
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5747
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97211, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97211, OR include Vernon Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97211?
4 public elementary schools are located in 97211.
What is the racial composition of students in 97211?
97211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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