For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,933 students in 97266, OR (there are 2 private schools, serving 192 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 97266, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 97266, OR are Kelly Elementary School, Ron Russell 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 97266 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97266, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97266, OR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9030 Se Cooper St
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-6350
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-6350
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Ron Russell Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Se 112th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Benson Polytechnic High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5100
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Earl Boyles Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Powellhurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2921 Se 116th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Lent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5105 Se 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-6322
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-6322
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
97266, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6530
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6530
Grades: 7-12
| 191 students
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3905 Se 91st Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rosemont School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9911 Se Mount Scott Blvd
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 283-2205
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 283-2205
Grades: 8-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 97266, OR?
The top ranked public schools in 97266, OR include Kelly Elementary School, Ron Russell Middle School and Benson Polytechnic High School.
How many public schools are located in 97266?
6 public schools are located in 97266.
What percentage of students in 97266 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 97266 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97266?
97266 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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