For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,446 students in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Bethany are Findley Elementary School, Jacob Wismer Elementary School and Stoller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4155 Nw Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5477 Nw Skycrest Pkwy
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2150
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2150
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Stoller Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14141 Nw Laidlaw Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #44.
Westview High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 Nw 185th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3020
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 2,413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR include Findley Elementary School, Jacob Wismer Elementary School and Stoller Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland?
the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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