Portland Village School

Portland Village School serves 411 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in North Portland, operating as a charter school with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1 across its 24 full-time equivalent teaching staff. The school has earned recognition with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #261 out of 1,231 schools statewide, placing it in the 79th percentile among Oregon elementary schools. Academically, Portland Village School demonstrates solid performance with an 8.0 academic score.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 55% achieving proficient or above levels across grade levels, while mathematics presents an area for continued growth with 43% of students meeting proficiency standards. These results reflect the school's commitment to supporting diverse learners through their elementary and middle school years. The school draws families from the 97217 zip code area, a well-established North Portland neighborhood where the median household income reaches $102,051 and 58% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a poverty rate of just 9.4% and median home values around $535,800, the community reflects Portland's educated, economically stable character. Portland Village School operates within this vibrant urban setting, serving families who value educational choice in Oregon's largest city.

Portland Village School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.