For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,109 students in the neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland, OR.
The neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland, OR public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.77, which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patrick Lynch Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1546 Se 169th Pl
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3203
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Parklane Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15811 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 762-3205
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Powell Butte Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 Se 174th St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 762-3204
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Alder Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17200 Se Alder St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 491-2722
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 491-2722
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland, OR include Patrick Lynch Elementary School, Parklane Elementary School and Powell Butte Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland?
the neighborhood of Centennial Community Association, Portland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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