Best Schools in Portland, Oregon
232 schools · 158 Elementary · 32 Middle · 33 High · 9 Other
Choosing a school in Portland?
Use this page to compare every school in Portland by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Elementary · Portland Sd 1j. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Riverdale Grade School
Elementary · Riverdale Sd 51j. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Rieke Elementary School
Elementary · Portland Sd 1j. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated 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 real test data across 144 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
232
150 public · 82 private
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$615,583
home value · ACS
Districts
11
serving the city
Schools
232
150 public · 82 private
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$615,583
home value · ACS
Districts
11
serving the city
Rates 9.5/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Portland schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Portland
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 144 rated schools; 232 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverdale Grade School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Rieke Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Llewellyn Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Creston Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Winterhaven School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Rose City Park | 9.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Irvington Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Stephenson Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodlawn Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.2/10
- Median household income
- $93,865
- Median home value
- $615,583
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 51%
57% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Portland compares
Oregon rank
#12 of 119
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Oregon avg (6.3)
Median household income
$94k
122% of Oregon median
Schools in this city
209
Education Snapshot
Portland, OregonPortland serves approximately 86,476 students across 219 schools in 11 school districts, with the level mix weighted toward elementary grades — 147 elementary schools versus 29 middle schools and 31 high schools, plus 12 combined or alternative programs. Of the 203 schools that received composite scores, the city's average MySchoolScout rating of 7.2/10 clears the Oregon state average of 6.3/10 by nearly a full point. Eleven public charter schools supplement the district-run options. The economic context is similarly elevated: Portland's median household income of $99,381 runs 19% above the Oregon state median of $83,424, and 53% of Portland adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The rating gap versus the state average and the above-median household income are the two most informative anchors for parents comparing Portland to other Oregon cities.
11 districts draw attendance lines through Portland
Portland is not one school system. 11 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 57% of the public campuses.
Portland SD 1j is the largest slice at 85 of 150 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Portland address is choosing a district first.
Among 144 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.3 to 9.8 — the spread is inside Portland, not a citywide average.
11 of the 150 public schools are charters (7%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Portland SD 1j85 public · 57%
- Beaverton SD 48j19 public · 13%
- David Douglas SD 4014 public · 9%
- Reynolds SD 79 public · 6%
- Centennial SD 28j6 public · 4%
About Schools in Portland, Oregon
Portland's public school system gives parents a wide field to navigate. The city has 148 ranked public schools, spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels across Portland Public Schools and several charter options. The average school scores 7.5 out of 10, and 98 schools — 66% of the total — score 7 or higher. That means most Portland families have solid options within reach, though performance varies enough that neighborhood and school selection matter.
At the top of the rankings, Beaumont Middle School leads the city with a 9.6 out of 10, the highest score among all 148 ranked schools. On the elementary side, Creston Elementary School matches that 9.6 mark, making it one of the strongest elementary programs in the city. Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School scores 9.5, offering a dual-language French curriculum for families seeking an immersive option. Rieke Elementary and Grout Elementary both score 9.4, rounding out a cluster of high-performing elementaries that demonstrate Portland's strength at the primary level.
The charter school presence adds meaningful variety. Le Monde is one of several charter programs in the city that draw families from outside their immediate neighborhoods, which means parents willing to research options beyond their attendance zone often find more choices than a standard district map suggests. French immersion, arts-focused, and other specialized programs are part of the landscape, and enrollment processes for these schools typically involve separate applications and deadlines.
For parents starting their search, the city's 7.5 average score is a useful baseline. Schools scoring 8 or above represent strong performance relative to state peers, and Portland has a healthy concentration of them. Geography matters here — top-rated schools are not evenly distributed across the city, so parents should cross-reference school ratings with their home address and transportation options. Boundary lookup tools and individual school profiles on MySchoolScout will show which rated schools serve your specific address. Start with performance data, then layer in program fit, commute, and enrollment requirements to narrow to your best options.
Elementary Schools
158 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 378 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.8 |
| 2 | 400 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.8 |
| 3 | 288 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.6 |
| 4 | 393 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.6 |
| 5 | 238 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.5 |
| 6 | 315 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.5 |
| 7 | 464 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.5 |
| 8 | 235 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.4 |
| 9 | 310 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.4 |
| 10 | 299 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
Show all 158 elementary schools in Portland
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
32 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 321 students · 6th–8th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 677 students · 6th–8th | 9.0 |
| 3 | 434 students · 6th–8th | 8.8 |
| 4 | 471 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 517 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 6 | 710 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 7 | 567 students · 6th–8th | 8.6 |
| 8 | 504 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
| 9 | 1,032 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 10 | 976 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
Show all 32 middle schools in Portland
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
33 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 164 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 2,179 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 1,472 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 4 | 1,579 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 5 | 818 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 6 | 1,879 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 129 students · 6th–12th | 6.8 |
| 8 | 1,649 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 9 | 2,413 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 10 | 525 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
Show all 33 high schools in Portland
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 38 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 337 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.4 | ||
Private Schools6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Catlin GabelPrivate 763 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Columbia Christian SchoolsPrivate 322 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Portland Christian SchoolsPrivate 628 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Serendipity CenterPrivate 67 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | Catlin Gabel SchoolPrivate 767 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | Portland Chinese SchoolPrivate 41 students · Kindergarten–10th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Portland
Portland, Oregon · 232 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 31 ZIP codes
Median Income
$93,865
Median Home Value
$615,583
Median Rent
$1,591/mo
Population
871,034
College Educated
54%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Community Profile
Portland has a median household income of $93,865. It is a well-educated community where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $615,583, with a median rent of $1,591/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.2%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oregon
- Elementary
- 158
- Middle
- 32
- High
- 33
- Other
- 9
Resources
School Districts (11)
Hillsboro SD 1J
37 schools · 18,761 students
Oregon Department of Education
5 schools · 991 students
Beaverton SD 48J
56 schools · 38,049 students
Centennial SD 28J
9 schools · 5,513 students
David Douglas SD 40
14 schools · 8,714 students
Parkrose SD 3
6 schools · 2,874 students
Portland SD 1J
86 schools · 44,039 students
Reynolds SD 7
20 schools · 9,668 students
Riverdale SD 51J
2 schools · 564 students
Scappoose SD 1J
8 schools · 2,255 students
Multnomah ESD
8 schools
Other Major Cities in Oregon
Top metros statewide by school count.
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Common questions about schools in Portland, Oregon
How many schools are in Portland, Oregon?
Portland has 232 schools, including 150 public and 82 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Portland, Oregon?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Portland is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Portland, Oregon?
The top-ranked school in Portland on MySchoolScout is Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Portland, Oregon?
The top-ranked elementary school in Portland on MySchoolScout is Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Portland, Oregon?
The top-ranked middle school in Portland on MySchoolScout is Harriet Tubman Middle School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best high school in Portland, Oregon?
The top-ranked high school in Portland on MySchoolScout is Riverdale High School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
How many school districts serve Portland, Oregon?
Portland is served by 11 school districts: Hillsboro Sd 1j, Oregon Department of Education, Beaverton Sd 48j, Centennial Sd 28j, David Douglas Sd 40, Parkrose Sd 3, Portland Sd 1j, Reynolds Sd 7, Riverdale Sd 51j, Scappoose Sd 1j, Multnomah Esd.
What is the education level in Portland, Oregon?
According to Census data, 54% of adults in Portland have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Portland, Oregon?
The median household income in Portland is approximately $93,865 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Portland, Oregon?
Yes, Portland has 82 private schools alongside 150 public schools. The top-rated private school is International School of Portland with a score of 8.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portland, Oregon?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Portland is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Portland, Oregon?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.