For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,550 students in 97236, OR (there are 5 private schools, serving 547 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 97236, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97236, OR are Portland Arthur Charter School, Alice Ott Middle School and Centennial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97236 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 97236, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97236, OR Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portland Arthur Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7507 Se Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 257-3936
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 257-3936
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Alice Ott Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Grades: 7-8
| 924 students
Rank: #44.
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12839 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbert Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13132 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Powell Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Grades: K-6
| 467 students
Rank: #77.
Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13717 Se Division St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Rank: #88.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18009 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Grades: K-6
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97236, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97236, OR include Portland Arthur Charter School, Alice Ott Middle School and Centennial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 97236, OR?
8 public schools are located in 97236, OR.
What percentage of students in 97236, OR go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 97236, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97236, OR?
97236, OR public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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