For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,297 students in 97216, OR.
The top ranked public preschools in 97216, OR are Cherry Park Elementary School, Ventura Park Elementary School and Mill Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 97216 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 97216, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97216, OR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Park Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
97216, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2225 Se 87th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
1231 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-6431
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 916-6431
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 97216, OR?
The top ranked public preschools in 97216, OR include Cherry Park Elementary School, Ventura Park Elementary School and Mill Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 97216?
3 public preschools are located in 97216.
What is the racial composition of students in 97216?
97216 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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