| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Public Schools | Portland | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 44,740 | 86 | PK–12 | 24 |
| Corbett School District 39 | Corbett | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,056 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| David Douglas School District 40 | Portland | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 8,708 | 14 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gresham-Barlow School District 1J | Gresham | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 11,429 | 21 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Centennial School District 28J | Portland | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 5,515 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Parkrose School District 3 | Portland | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 2,849 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Reynolds School District 7 | Fairview | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 9,868 | 20 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Multnomah County compares
Together they enroll 84,165 students across 157 schools. The largest is Portland Public Schools with 44,740 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Oregon average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah County has 7 public school districts covering 34 zip codes. The top-rated district in Multnomah County is Portland Public Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Oregon. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Multnomah County, OR?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Multnomah County, OR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Multnomah County, OR?
Of the districts serving Multnomah County, Portland Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among Oregon school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Oregon reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Oregon and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Oregon only, never across state lines.