For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,180 students in 97232, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 616 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 97232, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97232, OR are Laurelhurst Elementary School, Da Vinci Middle School and Benson Polytechnic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97232 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97232, OR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97232, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurelhurst Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
840 Ne 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6210
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-6210
Gr: K-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Da Vinci Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2508 Ne Everett
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5356
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5356
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Benson Polytechnic High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Alliance High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5747
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5747
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97232, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97232, OR include Laurelhurst Elementary School, Da Vinci Middle School and Benson Polytechnic High School.
How many public schools are located in 97232?
4 public schools are located in 97232.
What percentage of students in 97232 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 97232 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97232?
97232 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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