The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Portland for 2026 are Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School (9.8/10), Riverdale Grade School (9.8/10), and Rieke Elementary School (9.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 103 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Portland's elementary school landscape spans 104 ranked schools, with an average composite score of 7.7 out of 10 — a baseline that reflects genuinely solid options across the metro. Creston Elementary leads the pack at 9.6, followed closely by Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School at 9.5 and three schools tied at 9.4: Rieke, Grout, and Irvington. The range between the top performers and the metro average is narrower than many comparable cities, which means families don't necessarily have to chase the highest-ranked school to find quality. Seventy-one schools — 68% of the total — score 7 or above, giving Portland parents a wide field of strong candidates to evaluate. Use the table below to sort by score, neighborhood, or school type and identify the options that fit your priorities. Scores reflect composite data; clicking into individual profiles surfaces the underlying metrics behind each rating.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.8
- 29.8
- 39.6
- 49.6
- 59.5
- 69.5
- 79.5
- 89.4
- 99.4
- 109.4
All 103 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 103
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter SchoolcharterPortland SD 1jstudents 378student-teacher ratio 12.6:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 2Riverdale Grade SchoolRiverdale SD 51jstudents 400student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 3Rieke Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 288student-teacher ratio 19.2:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 4Llewellyn Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 393student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 5Creston Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 238student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 6Winterhaven SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 315student-teacher ratio 19.7:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 7Rose City ParkPortland SD 1jstudents 464student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 8Irvington Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 235student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 9Stephenson Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 310student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 10Woodlawn Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 299student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Findley ElementaryBeaverton SD 48jstudents 559student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 12Abernethy Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 330student-teacher ratio 19.4:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 13Alameda Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 521student-teacher ratio 21.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 14Beach Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 325student-teacher ratio 18.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Bridlemile Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 446student-teacher ratio 17.8:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 16Glencoe Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 372student-teacher ratio 18.6:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 17Skyline Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 218student-teacher ratio 18.2:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 18Sauvie Island SchoolcharterScappoose SD 1jstudents 214student-teacher ratio 15.3:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 19Ridgewood Elementary SchoolBeaverton SD 48jstudents 378student-teacher ratio 17.2:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 20Ainsworth Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 585student-teacher ratio 20.2:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 21Beverly Cleary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 558student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 22Laurelhurst Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 658student-teacher ratio 20.6:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 23Markham Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 402student-teacher ratio 16.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 24Sabin Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 302student-teacher ratio 17.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25Vernon Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 579student-teacher ratio 19.3:1grades Pre-K–8th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Oregon education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Oregon. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Portland SD 1j
378 students · 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 1% in Oregon · charter
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 9.8
- 2
Riverdale Grade School
Riverdale SD 51j
400 students · 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 9.6
- 3
Rieke Elementary School
Portland SD 1j
288 students · 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 8.9
- 4
Llewellyn Elementary School
Portland SD 1j
393 students · 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 9.6
- 5
Creston Elementary School
Portland SD 1j
238 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 8.6
- 6
Winterhaven School
Portland SD 1j
315 students · 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 8.6
- 7
Rose City Park
Portland SD 1j
464 students · 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 9.2
- 8
Irvington Elementary School
Portland SD 1j
235 students · 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 9.5
- 9
Stephenson Elementary School
Portland SD 1j
310 students · 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 8.6
- 10
Woodlawn Elementary School
Portland SD 1j
299 students · 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.2
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 8.8
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Portland, Oregon?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School is the top-rated elementary school in Portland with a composite score of 9.8/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in Portland, Oregon?
Portland has 158 elementary schools, including 11 charter schools. Of these, 142 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Portland?
Among 142 Portland elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 7.4/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Oregon).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Oregon, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Oregon, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Portland elementary school rankings?
Portland has 11 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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