Best Schools in Multnomah County, OR
Multnomah County, OR has 255 public schools (30 high, 36 middle, 163 elementary) serving 112,088 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Multnomah County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Multnomah County, OR
The top high schools in Multnomah County, 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. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
4. Grant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2156 Students
5. Sunset High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students
6. Cleveland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1547 Students
7. Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1556 Students
8. Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1966 Students
9. Beaverton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
10. Benson Polytechnic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students
Best Middle Schools in Multnomah County, OR
The top middle schools in Multnomah County, 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. Mt Tabor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
3. West Sylvan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
4. Gray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
5. Sellwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
6. Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
7. Beaumont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
8. Tumwater Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 998 Students
9. Hosford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
10. Da Vinci Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Multnomah County, OR
The top elementary schools in Multnomah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winterhaven School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 313 Students
2. Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students
3. Riverdale Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Sd 51j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 410 Students
4. Rieke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students
5. Glencoe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
6. Llewellyn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
7. Abernethy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
8. Stephenson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
9. Ainsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
10. Forest Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Multnomah County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Multnomah County, OR has a total population of 815,428 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Multnomah County, 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 Multnomah County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Multnomah County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Multnomah County, 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 Multnomah County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Multnomah County, OR
How many schools are in Multnomah County, OR?
Multnomah County, OR has 255 public schools: 30 high schools, 36 middle schools and 163 elementary schools, serving 112,088 students in total.
How do schools in Multnomah County perform on state tests?
On average, 255 schools in Multnomah County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Multnomah County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Multnomah County?
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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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Multnomah County
5 places in Multnomah County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (7)
- Portland SD 1J (86 schools)
- Gresham-Barlow SD 10J (20 schools)
- Reynolds SD 7 (19 schools)
- David Douglas SD 40 (14 schools)
- Centennial SD 28J (8 schools)
- Parkrose SD 3 (6 schools)
- Multnomah ESD (4 schools)