For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 796 students in 97218, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97218, OR are Scott Elementary School and Rigler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97218 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97218, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97218, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Ne Prescott St
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6369
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6369
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Rigler Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Ne Prescott St
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6451
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6451
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
97218, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Head Start Sacajawea Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4800 Ne 74th
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-5724
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-5724
Gr: PK | 677 students Minority enrollment: 78%
5135 Ne Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6470
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 916-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97218, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97218, OR include Scott Elementary School and Rigler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97218?
2 public elementary schools are located in 97218.
What is the racial composition of students in 97218?
97218 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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