For the 2025 school year, there are 162 public elementary schools serving 64,794 students in Portland, OR. The top ranked public elementary schools in Portland, OR are Findley Elementary School, Winterhaven School and Alameda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Portland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Portland, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4155 Nw Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Winterhaven School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3830 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2732 Ne Fremont St
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6036
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6036
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9935 Nw Durrett St
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 916-5400
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 916-5400
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rieke Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1405 Sw Vermont
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11775 Nw Mcdaniel Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2040
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2040
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Riverdale Grade School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11733 S Breyman Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4842
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4842
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Llewellyn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6301 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6216
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6216
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Stephenson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2627 Sw Stephenson St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6318
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6318
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5477 Nw Skycrest Pkwy
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2150
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2150
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Bridlemile Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 Sw 47th Dr
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6292
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6292
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Abernethy Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2421 Se Orange Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6190
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6190
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Mill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10265 Nw Cornell Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2050
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2050
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Laurelhurst Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
840 Ne 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6210
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6210
Gr: K-8 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Duniway Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7700 Se Reed College Pl
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Sw Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2276 Se 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6220
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Stoller Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14141 Nw Laidlaw Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Sato Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7775 Nw Kaiser Rd.
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2530
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2530
Gr: K-5 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Beverly Cleary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1915 Ne 33rd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6480
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6480
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 Se 51st Ave
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6207
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6207
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7452 Sw 52nd Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6308
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6308
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2424.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6655 Nw Joss Ave
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2480
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2480
Gr: K-5 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Sabin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
West Tualatin View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8800 Sw Leahy Rd
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2510
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2510
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
Hayhurst Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5037 Sw Iowa St
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6300
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6300
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2828.
West Sylvan Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8111 Sw West Slope Dr
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 916-5690
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 916-5690
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Se Evergreen St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11536 Nw Skyline Blvd
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 916-5212
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 916-5212
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3131.
Tumwater Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 Nw 118th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3686
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3686
Gr: 6-8 | 976 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Sellwood Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8300 Se 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5656
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5656
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Se Division St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6333
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6333
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Capitol Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8401 Sw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6303
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6303
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10100 Sw Inglewood St
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2440
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2440
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Portland, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aim High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6530
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6530
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
7650 N Commercial Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
6941 North Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5261
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
2225 Se 87th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
3830 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
11326 Se 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5360
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5360
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Centennial Park School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17630 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3202
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3202
Gr: 7-12
Clinton Street School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3400 Se 26th, Room 120
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5133
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5133
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
3811 Se Concord Rd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 353-5400
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 353-5400
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1231 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-6431
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-6431
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
8040 SW Durham Rd Tigard
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Gr: K-12
1715 Se 32nd Pl
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6204
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6204
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2421 Se Orange
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6490
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6490
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1915 Ne 33rd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6480
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6480
Gr: PK-12 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
7334 Ne Siskiyou St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 916-5600
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 916-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Head Start Sacajawea Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4800 Ne 74th
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-5724
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-5724
Gr: PK | 677 students Minority enrollment: 78%
4915 North Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
7528 N Fenwick Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
2044 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 254-2537
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 254-2537
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Milwaukie Eschool High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
11300 Se 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5833
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Monroe Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2508 Ne Everett
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5754
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5754
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 55%
1400 Se 135th
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8470
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8470
Gr: K | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
4015 Sw Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 471-9917
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 471-9917
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Parry Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
3415 Se Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-9591
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-9591
Gr: 1-7 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 19%
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Gr: 9-12
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5720
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5720
Gr: 9-12
5103 N Willis Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5666
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5666
Gr: PK-12 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Portland, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portland, OR include Findley Elementary School, Winterhaven School and Alameda Elementary School. Portland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public elementary schools are located in Portland?
162 public elementary schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Portland include: Grout Elementary School vs. Winterhaven School, Lewis Elementary School vs. Duniway Elementary School, Scott Elementary School vs. Rigler Elementary School
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