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Best Schools in Portland, Oregon

Compare 153 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

153
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
74,712
Total Students
Across Portland
15.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
153 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score59%
ELA Assessment Score70%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)15 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 2,149 students at Grant High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 14:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Beverly Cleary School
publicmiddleK-8
1915 Ne 33Rd, Portland, OR 97212
7.1
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
67%
Sabin Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4013 Ne 18Th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
7
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Springville Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
6655 Nw Joss Ave, Portland, OR 97229
6.9
Rating
Students
742
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
67%
Hayhurst Elementary School
publicmiddleK-8
5037 Sw Iowa St, Portland, OR 97221
6.7
Rating
Students
525
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
63%
Glencoe Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
825 Se 51St Ave, Portland, OR 97215
6.7
Rating
Students
357
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Maplewood Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
7452 Sw 52Nd Ave, Portland, OR 97219
6.7
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
West Tualatin View Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
8800 Sw Leahy Rd, Portland, OR 97225
6.7
Rating
Students
304
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Tumwater Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
650 Nw 118Th Ave, Portland, OR 97229
6.7
Rating
Students
1,003
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
64%
Capitol Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
8401 Sw 17Th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
6.5
Rating
Students
323
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Skyline Elementary School
publicmiddleK-8
11536 Nw Skyline Blvd, Portland, OR 97231
6.5
Rating
Students
226
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Richmond Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2276 Se 41St Ave, Portland, OR 97214
6.5
Rating
Students
530
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
55%
Cleveland High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3400 Se 26Th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
6.5
Rating
Students
1,421
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%
West Sylvan Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8111 Sw West Slope Dr, Portland, OR 97225
6.5
Rating
Students
670
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
59%
Grant High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2245 Ne 36Th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
6.5
Rating
Students
2,149
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
84.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Lewis Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4401 Se Evergreen St, Portland, OR 97206
6.2
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
Beach Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1710 N Humboldt St, Portland, OR 97217
6.2
Rating
Students
295
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Woodstock Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5601 Se 50Th Ave, Portland, OR 97206
6.1
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
61%
Atkinson Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5800 Se Division St, Portland, OR 97206
6
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Terra Linda Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1998 Nw 143Rd Ave, Portland, OR 97229
6
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science
charter schoolmiddleK-8
640 S Bancroft St, Portland, OR 97239
6
Rating
Students
198
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
47%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Portland

Portland, Oregon is home to 153 schools serving over 74,712 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Portland, Oregon?

There are 153 schools in Portland, serving 74,712 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Portland?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Portland include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Portland?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Portland is 15.9:1.