For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,311 students in 97222, OR (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,475 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 97222, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97222, OR are Sojourner School, Cascade Heights Public Charter School and Ardenwald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97222 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97222, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97222, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sojourner School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11909 Se Linwood Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5460
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5460
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Heights Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11326 Se 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-3996
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-3996
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Ardenwald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8950 Se 36th St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Se 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5834
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5834
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 281:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Lewelling Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5325 Se Logus Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5440
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5440
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11250 Se 27th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5480
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5480
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Se Torbank Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5520
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5520
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11909 Se Linwood Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5460
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5460
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Milwaukie High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Se Willard St.
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5830
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5830
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Rowe Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3606 Se Lake Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5725
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5725
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Whitcomb Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Se Thompson Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5660
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5660
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97222, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97222, OR include Sojourner School, Cascade Heights Public Charter School and Ardenwald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97222?
11 public schools are located in 97222.
What percentage of students in 97222 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 97222 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97222?
97222 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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