Best Public Schools in Zip Code 97232

The 97232 zip code area is home to two standout schools - Laurelhurst Elementary School and da Vinci Middle School. Laurelhurst Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oregon, with a 5-star rating and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages. In contrast, while da Vinci Middle School also performs well above the state average, it lags behind Laurelhurst Elementary in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

Laurelhurst Elementary School boasts an enrollment of 674 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. The school's test scores are particularly impressive, with 76.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.3% for the Portland School District and 39% for the state of Oregon. Similar patterns are seen in math and science proficiency rates. Laurelhurst Elementary's strong performance is reflected in its consistent 5-star rating and top 26 statewide ranking among Oregon elementary schools.

While da Vinci Middle School has a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 20% of Oregon middle schools, its test scores, though still above the state average, are lower than those of Laurelhurst Elementary. The middle school has an enrollment of 434 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. Additionally, da Vinci Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (34.1%) compared to Laurelhurst Elementary (8.46%), suggesting a more diverse socioeconomic population.