For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,110 students in the neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Lake Road are Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School and Rowe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11250 Se 27th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5480
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5480
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Rowe Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3606 Se Lake Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5725
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5725
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland, OR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland, OR include Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School and Rowe Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland?
the neighborhood of Lake Road, Portland public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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