For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,465 students in 97217, OR (there are , serving 578 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 97217, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97217, OR are Beach Elementary School, The Ivy School and Chief Joseph Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97217 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97217, OR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97217, OR 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1710 N Humboldt St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
The Ivy School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5420 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Chief Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2409 N Saratoga St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6255
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6255
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Portland Village School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7654 N Delaware St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 445-0056
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 445-0056
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Peninsula Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8125 N Emerald Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6275
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6275
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #66.
Ockley Green Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6031 N Montana
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5660
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5660
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
97217, Oregon 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7650 N Commercial Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
4915 North Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
7528 N Fenwick Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
5420 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97217, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97217, OR include Beach Elementary School, The Ivy School and Chief Joseph Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97217?
7 public schools are located in 97217.
What percentage of students in 97217 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 97217 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97217?
97217 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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