For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,156 students in 97222, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97222, OR are Sojourner School, Cascade Heights Public Charter School and Ardenwald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97222 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97222, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97222, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sojourner School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11909 Se Linwood Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5460
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5460
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11326 Se 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-3996
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-3996
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Ardenwald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8950 Se 36th St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Lewelling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5325 Se Logus Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5440
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5440
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11250 Se 27th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5480
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5480
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Se Torbank Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5520
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5520
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11909 Se Linwood Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5460
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5460
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Rowe Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3606 Se Lake Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5725
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5725
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Whitcomb Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Se Thompson Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5660
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5660
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
97222, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11326 Se 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5360
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5360
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Milwaukie Eschool High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
11300 Se 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5833
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
6031 Se King Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-3697
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-3697
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97222, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97222, OR include Sojourner School, Cascade Heights Public Charter School and Ardenwald Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97222?
9 public elementary schools are located in 97222.
What is the racial composition of students in 97222?
97222 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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