Best High Schools in Portland, OR

High schools
83
Students
81,145
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Riverdale High School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riverdale Sd 51j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students

2. Lake Oswego Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1245 Students

3. International School Of Beaverton

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 887 Students

4. Beaverton Academy Of Science And Engineering

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 822 Students

5. Lakeridge High School

A+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students

6. Lincoln High School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students

7. Grant High School

A+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2156 Students

8. Sunset High School

A+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students

9. Cleveland High School

A

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1547 Students

10. West Linn High School

A

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1905 Students

See all 265 high schools in Oregon ranked

Best Middle Schools in Portland, OR

Middle schools
83
Students
49,054
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lake Oswego Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students

2. Mt Tabor Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students

3. Stoller Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students

4. West Sylvan Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students

5. Gray Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students

6. Sellwood Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students

7. Jackson Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students

8. Lakeridge Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students

9. Beaumont Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

10. Tumwater Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Beaverton Sd 48j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 998 Students

See all 196 middle schools in Oregon ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Portland, OR

Elementary schools
388
Students
124,551
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Portland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Westridge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 470 Students

2. Hope Chinese Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beaverton Sd 48j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 366 Students

3. Winterhaven School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 313 Students

4. Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students

5. Riverdale Grade School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Riverdale Sd 51j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 410 Students

6. Rieke Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 300 Students

7. Forest Hills Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lake Oswego Sd 7j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students

8. Glencoe Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students

9. Llewellyn Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students

10. Abernethy Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portland Sd 1j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

See all 103 elementary schools here ranked

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

271,865

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

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

D-

30.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,041 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Portland, OR Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Portland, OR

How many schools are in Portland, OR?

Portland, OR has 613 public schools: 83 high schools, 83 middle schools and 388 elementary schools, serving 271,865 students in total.

How do schools in Portland perform on state tests?

On average, 613 schools in Portland score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Portland meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Portland?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Portland, OR

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Maywood Park, OR

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Milwaukie, OR

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Oak Grove, OR

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Happy Valley, OR

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oatfield, OR

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lake Oswego, OR

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cedar Mill, OR

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Johnson City, OR

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Clackamas, OR

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gladstone, OR

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Portland

Average SchoolGrade
B-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
80%
Exceeding
56%
Avg actual scores
43.5%
Avg projected
38.5%

143 of 151 schools in Portland carry a SchoolGrade (8 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

A: 65B: 22C: 14D: 33F: 9

All 151 public schools we grade in Portland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (16)

Middle and junior high schools (24)

Elementary and primary schools (86)

Other schools and academies (25)

Private schools (69)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Portland (64)