For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 321 students in 97236, OR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 97236, OR are Portland Arthur Academy Charter School and Arthur Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 97236 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in 97236, OR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97236, OR Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7507 Se Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 257-3936
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 257-3936
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13717 Se Division St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 97236, OR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 97236, OR include Portland Arthur Academy Charter School and Arthur Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 97236?
2 public charter schools are located in 97236.
What is the racial composition of students in 97236?
97236 public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.