Best Elementary Schools in Portland, OR


Summary:

The city of Portland, Oregon is home to 105 elementary schools spanning across various school districts, including Beaverton, Portland, David Douglas, Centennial, Reynolds, Parkrose, Hillsboro, Riverdale, and Scappoose. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade, with the majority being traditional elementary schools (K-5).

Several schools stand out as top performers in the state, with Abernethy Elementary School, Rieke Elementary School, and Winterhaven School ranked among the top 10 in Oregon. Other highly ranked schools include Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School, Findley Elementary, and Laurelhurst Elementary School, all placing in the top 20 statewide. Schools like Springville Elementary School, Bonny Slope Elementary School, and Cedar Mill Elementary School also demonstrate consistently high rankings and ratings.

While the data shows a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% across all schools, there is a wide range in other key metrics, such as test scores, free and reduced lunch rates, and spending per student. The Beaverton School District 48J and Portland School District 1J stand out as the highest-performing districts, with multiple schools ranked among the top in the state. Additionally, charter schools like Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School and Portland Arthur Academy Charter School demonstrate strong academic performance, often outperforming their traditional public school counterparts.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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