For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,594 students in 97203, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 327 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 97203, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97203, OR are Astor Elementary School, James John Elementary School and Sitton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97203 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97203, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97203, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Astor Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5601 N Yale St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6244
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6244
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
James John Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7439 N Charleston Ave
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6266
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6266
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Sitton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9930 N Smith St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6277
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6277
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6941 N Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5260
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
George Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10000 N Burr
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6262
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6262
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez K-8 School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5103 N Willis Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5666
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5666
Gr: K-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8960 N Woolsey Ave
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6250
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97203, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97203, OR include Astor Elementary School, James John Elementary School and Sitton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97203?
7 public schools are located in 97203.
What percentage of students in 97203 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 97203 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97203?
97203 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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