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Best 97230 Oregon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,610 students in 97230, OR (there are 4 private schools, serving 559 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 97230, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97230, OR are Menlo Park Elementary School, Russell Elementary School and Shaver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97230 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97230, OR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97230, OR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Ne 127th Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 408-2750
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Shaver Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Ne 131st Pl
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 408-2850
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Margaret Scott Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14700 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2721
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Wilkes Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17020 Ne Wilkes Rd
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2724
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Glenfair Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15300 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2720
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Ne 185th Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 665-0134
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Hauton B Lee Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 Ne 172nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2723
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19501 Ne Davis St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 665-9193
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatley School
14030 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 262-4000
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 97230, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97230, OR include Menlo Park Elementary School, Russell Elementary School and Shaver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97230?
10 public schools are located in 97230.
What percentage of students in 97230 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 97230 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97230?
97230 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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