Vernon Elementary School

Vernon Elementary School is a public PK–8 school in Portland, Oregon, serving 579 students across grades prekindergarten through 8. It ranks #74 among 1,226 public schools statewide, outperforming 94% of Oregon schools — and within Portland, it places #39 out of 148 schools, landing in the city's top quarter. The numbers behind that standing are strong.

Vernon earns a 9.3/10 for academics and a 9.5/10 for growth, combining to an 8.9/10 composite. Among Oregon's 689 elementary schools, it ranks #69, clearing nearly all of its statewide peers. The growth score is worth highlighting specifically: it reflects how much students advance during their time at the school, not just where they test at enrollment.

That distinction matters when comparing schools with similar demographics. Vernon is a regular public school with no selective admissions and a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. The PK–8 grade span gives families access to multiple years of continuity within a single building — a practical advantage during the elementary years.

For parents comparing Portland school options, Vernon's exceptional growth alongside high academic marks makes it one of the city's stronger open-enrollment choices.