For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,620 students in 97216, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97216, OR are Cherry Park Elementary School, Floyd Light Middle School and Harrison Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97216 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97216, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97216, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Park Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1930 Se 104th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Floyd Light Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Se Washington St
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6511
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6511
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Park School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2225 Se 87th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Ventura Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6508
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Mill Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
1231 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-2000
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-2000
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
97216, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2225 Se 87th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1231 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-6431
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-6431
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97216, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97216, OR include Cherry Park Elementary School, Floyd Light Middle School and Harrison Park School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97216?
6 public elementary schools are located in 97216.
What is the racial composition of students in 97216?
97216 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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