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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 97232

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At a glance

School

660

Students

5-star school

Top rankedLaurelhurst Elementary School17^th of 706 Oregon elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Laurelhurst Elementary School up 9 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 97232 zip code in Portland, Oregon is home to a single exceptional elementary school, Laurelhurst Elementary School. This highly-rated institution consistently outperforms its peers at the district and state levels, with students achieving proficiency rates 20-30 percentage points higher than the average on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Laurelhurst Elementary is a standout school, ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in Oregon and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, significantly better than the district average. Additionally, Laurelhurst serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 10.49% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's high per-student spending of $19,305 and favorable student-teacher ratio of 20.1 suggest a significant investment in providing a quality education.

Overall, Portland School District 1J is fortunate to have an exceptional institution like Laurelhurst Elementary School within its boundaries. The school's consistently strong academic performance, favorable demographics, and ample resources make it a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality elementary education in the 97232 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)						OSAS Mathematics (2025)						OSAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurelhurst Elementary School	Public	K-8	840 NE 41st Ave	Portland	97232	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-6210	660	34	19.5	41.8%	491 (74.4%)	20 (3.0%)	37 (5.6%)	19 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (12.3%)	96.7	17^th of 706 public elementary schools	97.6%		95.5	26^th of 710 public elementary schools	96.3%	9	72.3	82.8	83.8	70.1	81.1	83.8	72.3	72.4	70.5	56.6	74.4	65.0	60.5	48.8	$21,918	$905	$21,012

Cities Near Zip Code 97232

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Portland	0.41 mi	153	41^st
Milwaukie	5.06 mi	19	143^rd
Happy Valley	6.96 mi	8	26^th
Lake Oswego	7.56 mi	13	1^st
Clackamas	7.59 mi	6	72^nd

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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.

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