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Best Portland Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public charter schools serving 3,148 students in Portland, OR. The top-ranked public charter schools in Portland, OR are Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School, Sauvie Island School and Portland Arthur Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Portland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Portland, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sauvie Island School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14445 Nw Charlton Rd
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 621-3426
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7507 Se Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 257-3936
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11326 Se 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-3996
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Emerson School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Sw 1st Ave Ste 1
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Portland Village School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4650 S Macadam Ave
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 445-0056
Gr: K-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13717 Se Division St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Kairos Pdx
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3635 N Williams
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 567-9820
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Se 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5834
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 281:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Rockwood Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 907-1023
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Holla School
Charter School
14513 Se Stark St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 660-8438
Gr: K-4 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Portland, OR?
How many public charter schools are located in Portland?
13 public charter schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

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