For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,881 students in 97224, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 261 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 97224, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97224, OR are Twality Middle School, Durham Elementary School and Alberta Rider Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97224 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 97224, OR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97224, OR Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Twality Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14650 Sw 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7980 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alberta Rider Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14850 Sw 132nd Ter
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4900
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4900
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tigard High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,752 students
Rank: #55.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16155 Sw 131st Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4450
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4450
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
James Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Sw Murdock St
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
97224, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8040 SW Durham Rd Tigard
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97224, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97224, OR include Twality Middle School, Durham Elementary School and Alberta Rider Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97224, OR?
7 public schools are located in 97224, OR.
What percentage of students in 97224, OR go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 97224, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97224, OR?
97224, OR public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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