For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 189 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR.
The top-ranked public charter school in Southwest Portland is The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 S Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR include The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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