Best Schools in Portland, OR
Portland, OR has a total of 1,043 schools including 236 high schools, 181 middle schools and 587 elementary schools. A total of 438,032 students attend Portland, OR schools. On average, schools in Portland score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Portland, OR
Portland, OR has 236 high schools with 151,369 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Portland score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Centennial High School
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Centennial Sd 28j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
2. Forest Grove High School
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Forest Grove Sd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1977 Students
3. Falmouth High School
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
4. Cape Elizabeth High School
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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
5. Freeport High School
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Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
6. Gray-new Gloucester High School
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Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
7. Maine Connections Academy
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Maine Connections Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 466 Students
8. Robert W Traip Academy
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Kittery Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
9. Old Orchard Beach High School
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Rsu 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
10. Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
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Baxter Academy For Technology And Science • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portland, OR
Portland, OR has 181 middle schools with 94,054 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Portland score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Frank H Harrison Middle School
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Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 380 Students
2. Cape Elizabeth Middle School
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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 434 Students
3. Falmouth Middle School
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
4. Greely Middle School
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Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
5. Middle School Of The Kennebunks
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Rsu 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
6. York Middle School
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York Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 464 Students
7. Freeport Middle School
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Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
8. Marshwood Middle School
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Rsu 35/msad 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
9. Gorham Middle School
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Gorham Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
10. Gray-new Gloucester Middle School
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Rsu 15/msad 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 495 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portland, OR
Portland, OR has 587 elementary schools with 184,683 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Portland score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pond Cove Elementary
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Cape Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 557 Students
2. Yarmouth Elementary School
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Yarmouth Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 472 Students
3. Falmouth Elementary School
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Falmouth Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 843 Students
4. Edna Libby Elementary School
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Rsu 06/msad 06 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 265 Students
5. West Bath School
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West Bath Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 103 Students
6. Mildred L Day School
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Rsu 21 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 210 Students
7. Dora L Small Elementary School
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South Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
8. Coastal Ridge Elementary
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York Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 353 Students
9. Mast Landing School
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Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students
10. Wentworth School
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Scarborough Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 675 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portland, OR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portland, OR has a total population of 3,064,599 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Portland, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portland, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Portland, OR Internet Health Assessment.
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