Sauvie Island School

Sauvie Island School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of the Scappoose SD 1J. The school serves approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 91.4th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 56% proficiency in math, 24 points above the state average and 67% in reading/language arts, 24 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $122,063, where 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

Sauvie Island 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.

Located in a rural area, Sauvie Island School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.