What types of schools are available in Portland, Oregon?

Portland, Oregon offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Portland, Oregon

Q: How many schools are in Portland, Oregon?

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

Q: What is the best elementary school in Portland?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Portland, Oregon, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

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 Score6%

ELA Assessment Score12%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 435 students at Oliver Middle.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Rosa Parks Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

8960 N Woolsey Ave, Portland, OR 97203

Davis Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

19501 Ne Davis St, Portland, OR 97230

1530 Ne Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

15840 Se Taylor St, Portland, OR 97233

14513 Se Stark St, Portland, OR 97233

Clark Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

1231 Se 92Nd Ave, Portland, OR 97216

Multnomah Inverness School

publichighGrade 12-12

11540 Ne Inverness Dr, Portland, OR 97220

1401 Ne 68Th Ave, Portland, OR 97213

14030 Ne Sacramento St, Portland, OR 97230

Walden Crossing School

publichighGrade 5-12

881 Ne 165Th Ave, Portland, OR 97230

Helensview High School

publichighGrade 6-12

8678 Ne Sumner St, Portland, OR 97220

3002 Ne Ainsworth St, Portland, OR 97211

Functional Living Skills Program

publichighK-12

11611 Ne Ainsworth Cir, Portland, OR 97220

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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.

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