For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 602 students in 97217, OR.
The top ranked public preschools in 97217, OR are Beach Elementary School and The Ivy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 97217 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 97217, OR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97217, OR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1710 N Humboldt St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
The Ivy School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5420 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
97217, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7650 N Commercial Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
4915 North Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
7528 N Fenwick Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
5420 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 97217, OR?
The top ranked public preschools in 97217, OR include Beach Elementary School and The Ivy School.
How many public preschools are located in 97217?
2 public preschools are located in 97217.
What is the racial composition of students in 97217?
97217 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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