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Best 97211 Oregon Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,767 students in 97211, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97211, OR are Vernon Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97211 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97211, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97211, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97211, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97211, OR include Vernon Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97211?
4 public elementary schools are located in 97211.
What is the racial composition of students in 97211?
97211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

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