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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Oregon (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in Oregon are The Ivy School, W W Jones Elementary School and Big Muddy Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 551 961 Avg. Improved Rank: 712

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Oregon (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Ivy School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +961
(from 1,147 to 186)
Grades: PK-8
5420 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Rank: #22.
W W Jones Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +898
(from 1,147 to 249)
Grades: K-8
3513 Arock Rd
Arock, OR 97902
(541) 586-2325
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Big Muddy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,147 to 251)
Grades: K-8
1 Muddy Road
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-6192
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Blodgett Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,147 to 251)
Grades: K-4
35177 Tum Tum Rd
Blodgett, OR 97326
(541) 453-4101
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mist Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,147 to 251)
Grades: K-5
69163 Hwy 47
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 755-2486
Rank: #66.
Paulina School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +880
(from 1,147 to 267)
Grades: K-8
70050 Se Paulina City Rd
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Burnt River School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +878
(from 1,147 to 269)
Grades: K-12
201 S 1st Ave
Unity, OR 97884
(541) 446-3336
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Gearhart Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +878
(from 1,147 to 269)
Grades: K-8
61100 Metler St
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +878
(from 1,147 to 269)
Grades: K-12
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Rank: #1010.
Echo School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +809
(from 1,086 to 277)
Grades: PK-12
600 E Gerone St
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Rank: #1111.
The Community Roots School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +807
(from 1,147 to 340)
Grades: K-6
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Rank: #1212.
Pine Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +802
(from 1,129 to 327)
Grades: K-12
375 North Main St
Halfway, OR 97834
(541) 742-2811
Rank: #1313.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +760
(from 885 to 125)
Grades: PK-5
1710 N Humboldt St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Rank: #1414.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +719
(from 855 to 136)
Grades: K-5
4701 Se Bush St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6340
Rank: #1515.
Welches Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +716
(from 841 to 125)
Grades: K-5
24901 E Salmon River Rd
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-3165
Rank: #1616.
Bridger Creative Science School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +710
(from 1,068 to 358)
Grades: K-8
7910 Se Market St
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 916-6336
Rank: #1717.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +695
(from 938 to 243)
Grades: PK-8
2044 Ne Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Rank: #1818.
Glendale Community Charter School Pre-k-12
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +688
(from 1,187 to 499)
Grades: PK-12
10598 Azalea Glen Rd
Glendale, OR 97442
(541) 832-1701
Rank: #1919.
Arlington Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +676
(from 1,202 to 526)
Grades: K-12
1200 Main St
Arlington, OR 97812
(541) 454-2632
Rank: #2020.
Joseph Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +656
(from 871 to 215)
Grades: K-12
400 Wm E Williams Ave
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Rank: #2121.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +644
(from 1,133 to 489)
Grades: PK-5
4906 Ne 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6456
Rank: #2222.
Annex Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +639
(from 882 to 243)
Grades: K-12
402 Annex Rd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 262-3280
Rank: #2323.
Harper Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +622
(from 938 to 316)
Grades: K-12
2987 Harper/westfall Rd
Harper, OR 97906
(541) 358-2473
Rank: #2424.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +616
(from 1,003 to 387)
Grades: PK-5
7200 Ne 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6282
Rank: #2525.
Ardenwald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +597
(from 964 to 367)
Grades: K-5
8950 Se 36th St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Rank: #2626.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +596
(from 658 to 62)
Grades: K-8
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Rank: #2727.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +593
(from 996 to 403)
Grades: PK-6
20449 Main St Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-2691
Rank: #2828.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +583
(from 969 to 386)
Grades: 6-8
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Rank: #2929.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +582
(from 737 to 155)
Grades: K-5
1320 Ne Brazee St
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-6185
Rank: #3030.
Mckenzie River Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +568
(from 884 to 316)
Grades: K-12
51187 Blue River Drive
Vida, OR 97488
(541) 822-3338
Rank: #3131.
Beaverton Academy Of Science And Engineering
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +567
(from 625 to 58)
Grades: 6-12
10740 Ne Walker Rd
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 356-3630
Rank: #3232.
Raleigh Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +560
(from 868 to 308)
Grades: K-5
5225 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 356-2160
Rank: #3333.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +559
(from 690 to 131)
Grades: K-5
3685 Belmont Dr
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Rank: #3434.
Cove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +552
(from 738 to 186)
Grades: K-12
803 Main St
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Rank: #3535.
William P Lord High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +551
(from 1,212 to 661)
Grades: 6-12
2630 N Pacific Hwy, Bldg 3
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-2501
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