For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,753 students in 97211, OR.
The top ranked public preschools in 97211, OR are Vernon Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 97211 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 97211, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97211, OR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2044 Ne Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6415
Grades: PK-8
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7200 Ne 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6282
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6282
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4906 Ne 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6456
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-6456
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Faubion Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Ne Dekum St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5686
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
97211, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5250 Ne Martin Luther King
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 789-9099
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 789-9099
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Vocational Village High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4039 Ne Alberta Ct
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5747
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 916-5747
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 97211, OR?
The top ranked public preschools in 97211, OR include Vernon Elementary School, Woodlawn Elementary School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.
How many public preschools are located in 97211?
4 public preschools are located in 97211.
What is the racial composition of students in 97211?
97211 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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