For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,280 students in 97224, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 97224 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97224, OR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97224, OR Public Elementary 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.
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: #66.
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 elementary schools in 97224, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97224, OR include Alberta Rider Elementary School, Twality Middle School and Durham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97224?
7 public elementary schools are located in 97224.
What is the racial composition of students in 97224?
97224 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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