For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,116 students in 97217, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 97217, OR are The Ivy School, Portland Village School and Ockley Green Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97217 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97217, OR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97217, OR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Ivy School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5420 N. Interstate
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 288-8553
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Portland Village School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7654 N Delaware St
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 445-0056
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 445-0056
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Ockley Green Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6031 N Montana
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5660
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
7650 N Commercial Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
4915 North Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
7528 N Fenwick Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5420 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97217, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 97217, OR include The Ivy School, Portland Village School and Ockley Green Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97217?
3 public middle schools are located in 97217.
What is the racial composition of students in 97217?
97217 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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