Top 3 Best 97203 Oregon Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,220 students in 97203, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 97203, OR are Astor Elementary School, Cesar Chavez K-8 School and George Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97203 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97203, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97203, OR Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Astor Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5601 N Yale St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6244
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez K-8 School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5103 N Willis Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5666
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
George Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 N Burr
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 97203 Oregon

97203, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6941 North Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5261
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
5103 N Willis Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5666
Grades: PK-12
| 426 students
6941 North Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
6941 North Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5263
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97203, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 97203, OR include Astor Elementary School, Cesar Chavez K-8 School and George Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97203?
3 public middle schools are located in 97203.
What is the racial composition of students in 97203?
97203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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