Top 3 Best Portland Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,287 students in Portland, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Portland, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Portland, IN are Jay County Junior/Senior High School, East Jay Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Portland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Portland, IN Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jay County Junior/Senior High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Grades: 7-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #22.
East Jay Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 Floral Ave
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8868
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8868
Grades: 3-6
| 526 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 E Tallman St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Grades: K-2
| 415 students
Portland, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portland, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Portland, IN are Jay County Junior/Senior High School, East Jay Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Portland, IN?
3 public schools are located in Portland, IN.
What percentage of students in Portland, IN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Portland, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portland, IN?
Portland, IN minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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