Beverly Cleary School vs Llewellyn Elementary School

Llewellyn Elementary School holds a meaningful edge in overall standing: it rates 9.4/10 against Beverly Cleary School's 9.0/10, and that gap sharpens in state context — Llewellyn ranks #23 of 1,226 Oregon schools while Beverly Cleary ranks #57 of 1,226. Both schools sit comfortably in Oregon's top 5%, but Llewellyn's 34-position advantage is not trivial when families are weighing the best available option in southeast Portland.

Academically, the two schools are nearly identical: Beverly Cleary School scores 9.8/10 and Llewellyn Elementary School scores 9.9/10, a 0.1-point difference that is essentially a draw. Growth scores mirror this pattern — Beverly Cleary at 8.9/10, Llewellyn at 9.0/10. The practical takeaway is that both schools are producing strong academic outcomes and keeping students on trajectory; the overall rating gap between them is driven less by test performance than by other dimensions of the school profile.

The demographic and structural differences are more pronounced. Llewellyn Elementary School enrolls 393 students compared to Beverly Cleary School's 558, and its student-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 versus Beverly Cleary's 20.7:1 — a five-student-per-teacher difference that translates directly to more individualized attention in the classroom. Llewellyn also serves a slightly higher share of economically disadvantaged students, with 19% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch against Beverly Cleary's 12%, suggesting a modestly broader socioeconomic mix.

One structural difference that families should weigh carefully: Beverly Cleary School serves grades KG–08, carrying students through middle school in a single building, while Llewellyn Elementary School serves grades KG–05 only, requiring a school transition after fifth grade. Families who value continuity and want to avoid a middle-school search and adjustment period will find Beverly Cleary's extended grade span a meaningful advantage. The two schools are 4.2 miles apart within Portland, making direct comparison practical for families whose address puts both within reach.