For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,475 students in 97220, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 541 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 97220, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97220, OR are Lee Elementary School, Parkrose High School and Sacramento Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97220 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97220, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97220, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Ne 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-6144
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-6144
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Parkrose High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12003 Ne Shaver St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2600
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Sacramento Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2800
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2800
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2735 Ne 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-5220
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-5220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Vestal Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ne 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-6437
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-6437
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10410 Ne Prescott St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2150
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Parkrose Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11800 Ne Shaver St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2700
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Rivercrest Academy
Alternative School
3002 Ne Ainsworth St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
881 Ne 165th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97220, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97220, OR include Lee Elementary School, Parkrose High School and Sacramento Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97220?
11 public schools are located in 97220.
What percentage of students in 97220 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 97220 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97220?
97220 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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