Best Bethany Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,606 students in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethany are Findley Elementary School, Jacob Wismer Elementary School and Stoller Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4155 Nw Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2100
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5477 Nw Skycrest Pkwy
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2150
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Stoller Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14141 Nw Laidlaw Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland, OR include Findley Elementary School, Jacob Wismer Elementary School and Stoller Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland?
the neighborhood of Bethany, Portland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

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