For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,365 students in 97236, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97236, OR are Portland Arthur Academy Charter School, Arthur Academy and Alice Ott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97236 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97236, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97236, OR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7507 Se Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 257-3936
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 257-3936
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13717 Se Division St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Alice Ott Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17650 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3206
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbert Park Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13132 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12839 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18009 Se Brooklyn St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3208
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #88.
Powell Butte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 97236, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 97236, OR include Portland Arthur Academy Charter School, Arthur Academy and Alice Ott Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97236?
8 public elementary schools are located in 97236.
What is the racial composition of students in 97236?
97236 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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