Best Schools in Far Southwest, Portland, OR
Far Southwest, Portland, OR has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,528 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Far Southwest greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Far Southwest, Portland, OR
The top high schools in Far Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Sd 51j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
2. Lake Oswego Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1245 Students
3. Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1556 Students
4. Tigard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1799 Students
Best Middle Schools in Far Southwest, Portland, OR
The top middle schools in Far Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Oswego Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
2. Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
3. Twality Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 918 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Far Southwest, Portland, OR
The top elementary schools in Far Southwest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Sd 51j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 410 Students
2. Forest Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
3. Stephenson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
4. Oak Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
5. Capitol Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
6. Markham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
7. Durham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tigard-tualatin Sd 23j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
8. Sonshine Express Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sonshine Express Preschool • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 75 Students
9. St Clare School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Clare School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Far Southwest, Portland, OR
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Far Southwest, Portland, OR has a total population of 18,581 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Far Southwest, Portland, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Far Southwest, Portland, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Far Southwest, Portland, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Far Southwest, Portland, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Far Southwest, Portland, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Far Southwest, Portland, OR
How many schools are in Far Southwest, Portland, OR?
Far Southwest, Portland, OR has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,528 students in total.
How do schools in Far Southwest perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Far Southwest score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Far Southwest greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Far Southwest?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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