For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 630 students in the neighborhood of Overlook, Portland, OR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Overlook are Beach Elementary School and The Ivy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Overlook, Portland, OR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Overlook, Portland, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1710 N Humboldt St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6236
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
The Ivy School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5420 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Overlook, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Overlook, Portland, OR include Beach Elementary School and The Ivy School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Overlook, Portland?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Overlook, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Overlook, Portland?
the neighborhood of Overlook, Portland public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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