For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,147 students in the neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland, OR.
The neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland, OR public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.77, which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 0.59.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 the neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilkes Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17020 Ne Wilkes Rd
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2724
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2724
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Hauton B Lee Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Ne 172nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2723
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2723
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland, OR include Wilkes Elementary School and Hauton B Lee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland?
the neighborhood of Wilkes East, Portland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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