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Best Multnomah County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 7,664 students in Multnomah County, OR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Multnomah County, OR are Richmond Elementary School, Sabin Elementary School and Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Multnomah County, OR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Multnomah County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Multnomah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2276 Se 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Sabin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4013 Ne 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6181
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1710 N Humboldt St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
The Ivy School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5420 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Cherry Park Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1930 Se 104th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2044 Ne Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7200 Ne 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6282
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4906 Ne 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6456
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Menlo Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12900 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10410 Ne Prescott St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Boise-eliot Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
620 N Fremont
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 916-6171
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Earl Boyles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
West Powellhurst Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2921 Se 116th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Gilbert Park Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13132 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13200 Se Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-6504
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12839 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Ventura Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Faubion Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2930 Ne Dekum St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Mill Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8960 N Woolsey Ave
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Multnomah County, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Multnomah County, OR include Richmond Elementary School, Sabin Elementary School and Beach Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Multnomah County?
20 public preschools are located in Multnomah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Multnomah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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