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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 Score48%
ELA Assessment Score62%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)18 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 2,423 students at Westview High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Gray Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5505 Sw 23Rd Ave, Portland, OR 97239
5.9
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
47%
Sellwood Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8300 Se 15Th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
5.9
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
49%
Emerson School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
1800 Sw 1St Ave Ste 1, Portland, OR 97201
5.7
Rating
Students
130
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Metropolitan Learning Center
publichighK-12
2033 Nw Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
5.7
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
47%
Ridgewood Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
10100 Sw Inglewood St, Portland, OR 97225
5.7
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Sauvie Island School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
14445 Nw Charlton Rd, Portland, OR 97231
5.7
Rating
Students
212
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Rock Creek Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4125 Nw 185Th Ave, Portland, OR 97229
5.6
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
53%
Creston Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4701 Se Bush St, Portland, OR 97206
5.5
Rating
Students
246
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Westview High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4200 Nw 185Th Ave, Portland, OR 97229
5.5
Rating
Students
2,423
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
37%
Hosford Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2303 Se 28Th Pl, Portland, OR 97214
5.5
Rating
Students
537
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
45%
Montclair Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
7250 Sw Vermont, Portland, OR 97223
5.5
Rating
Students
281
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Jackson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
10625 Sw 35Th, Portland, OR 97219
5.4
Rating
Students
715
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
47%
Lenox Elementary School
publicmiddleK-6
21200 Nw Rock Creek Blvd, Portland, OR 97229
5.4
Rating
Students
363
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
52%
Sunnyside Environmental School
publicmiddleK-8
3421 Se Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214
5.4
Rating
Students
461
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
50%
Mt Tabor Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5800 Se Ash St, Portland, OR 97215
5.3
Rating
Students
466
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
44%
Irvington Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1320 Ne Brazee St, Portland, OR 97212
5.2
Rating
Students
249
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
The Ivy School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
5420 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217
5.2
Rating
Students
273
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
7507 Se Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97215
5.2
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
Rose City Park
publicelementaryK-5
2334 Ne 57Th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
5.2
Rating
Students
448
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
50%
Chief Joseph Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2409 N Saratoga St, Portland, OR 97217
5.2
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
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.