For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,062 students in 97224, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 255 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 97224, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97224, OR are Alberta Rider Elementary School, Twality Middle School and Durham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97224 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97224, OR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97224, OR Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alberta Rider Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14850 Sw 132nd Ter
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4900
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4900
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Twality Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14650 Sw 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7980 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16155 Sw 131st Ave
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4450
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4450
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Tigard High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9000 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
James Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 Sw Murdock St
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Gr: 6-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
15600 Sw River Terrace Blvd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-3500
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
97224, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8040 SW Durham Rd Tigard
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97224, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97224, OR include Alberta Rider Elementary School, Twality Middle School and Durham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97224?
8 public schools are located in 97224.
What percentage of students in 97224 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 97224 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97224?
97224 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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