For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,150 students in 97266, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 144 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 97266, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97266, OR are Ron Russell Middle School, Earl Boyles Elementary School and Kelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97266 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97266, 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 97266, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ron Russell Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Se 112th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Earl Boyles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9030 Se Cooper St
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-6350
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-6350
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
West Powellhurst Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2921 Se 116th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Lent Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5105 Se 97th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-6322
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 916-6322
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97266, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97266, OR include Ron Russell Middle School, Earl Boyles Elementary School and Kelly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97266?
5 public schools are located in 97266.
What percentage of students in 97266 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 97266 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97266?
97266 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).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.