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Best Southwest Portland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,263 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Portland are Rieke Elementary School, Stephenson Elementary School and Bridlemile Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rieke Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1405 Sw Vermont
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Stephenson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2627 Sw Stephenson St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6318
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bridlemile Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4300 Sw 47th Dr
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6292
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7452 Sw 52nd Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6308
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Capitol Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8401 Sw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6303
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5505 Sw 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 916-5676
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
640 S Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Charles F Tigard Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12850 Sw Grant St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-4400
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Metzger Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10350 Sw Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Sw Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR include Rieke Elementary School, Stephenson Elementary School and Bridlemile Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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