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Multnomah County

Oregon · Public K-12

Multnomah County operates 169 public K-12 schools across Oregon, with a combined student body of roughly 81,096 and a county population near 801,477. By level, that breaks down as 110 elementary, 27 middle, and 25 high schools.

7-year change in Multnomah County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
81,096
-9,230 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
167
+7 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 51%
% Hispanic
26%
was 23%
% Black
9%
was 9%
% Asian
7%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
801,477
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
169
11 districts
Enrollment
81,096
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$88,766
Above Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.8%
Below Oregon avg
Elementary
110
38,858 students
Middle
27
14,735 students
High
25
25,192 students
Combined / other
7
2,311 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Portland SD 1J
41,224 students · 11 districts in Multnomah County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Multnomah County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
68%
Hispanic
14%
Black
6%
Asian
8%
Two or more
13%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
45%
Hispanic
26%
Black
9%
Asian
7%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
2%
Bachelor's+
48.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
39
17.6% under 18

Test scores in Multnomah County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 153 schools ranked. Oregon state average: 43.0%.

See all 153 schools in Multnomah County ranked by score →

All schools (169)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Clark Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05330·
Salish Ponds Elementary SchoolFairviewElementaryKG-05330·
Harriet Tubman Middle SchoolPortlandMiddle06-08329·
Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolGreshamElementaryKG-05328·
Capitol Hill Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05323·
Winterhaven SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-08322·
Meadows ElementaryPortlandElementaryKG-05320·
Metropolitan Learning CenterPortlandCombinedKG-12319·
Marysville Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05318·
Patrick Lynch ElementaryPortlandElementaryKG-05316·
Boise-Eliot Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-05313·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-05312·
Hartley Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05310·
Russell ElementaryPortlandElementaryKG-05309·
Buckman Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05306·
Woodlawn Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-05306·
Rigler Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05303·
Forest Park Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05302·
Davis Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05299·
Fairview Elementary SchoolFairviewElementaryKG-05298·
Maplewood Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05296·
Beach Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-05295·
Grout Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05295·
Sabin Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-05293·
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter SchoolGreshamElementaryKG-08288·
Abernethy Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05285·
Stephenson Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05285·
Rieke Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05279·
Chief Joseph Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05278·
The Ivy SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-08273·
Prescott Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-05268·
Lewis Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05267·
Shaver Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05266·
Sweetbriar Elementary SchoolTroutdaleElementaryKG-05262·
Lee Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05257·
Vestal Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05257·
Lent Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05256·
Sacramento Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05255·
Arleta Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05252·
Irvington Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05249·
Creston Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05246·
Woodmere Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05241·
Peninsula Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05235·
Kairos PDXPortlandElementaryKG-05226·
Skyline Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-08226·
Sauvie Island SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-08212·
The Cottonwood School of Civics and SciencePortlandElementaryKG-08198·
Whitman Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05198·
Alliance High SchoolPortlandHigh09-12197·
Springwater Trail High SchoolGreshamHigh09-12184·
Reynolds Learning AcademyFairviewHigh07-12183·
Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolPortlandElementaryPK-05172·
Reynolds Arthur AcademyTroutdaleElementaryKG-05169·
Gresham Arthur AcademyGreshamElementaryKG-05168·
Portland Arthur Academy Charter SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05165·
Riverdale High SchoolPortlandHigh09-12159·
Arthur AcademyPortlandElementaryKG-05156·
Emerson SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-05130·
Helensview High SchoolPortlandHigh06-12119·
HOLLA SchoolPortlandElementaryKG-0498·
The CreeksTroutdaleCombinedKG-1274·
Wheatley SchoolPortlandCombinedKG-1244·
Functional Living Skills ProgramPortlandCombinedKG-1239·
Multnomah Inverness SchoolPortlandHigh12-1217·
Rivercrest AcademyPortlandHigh09-1212·
Hassolo SchoolPortlandHigh06-126·
Walden Crossing SchoolPortlandHigh05-124·
Center for Advanced LearningGreshamHigh11-120·
Creative Science SchoolPortlandCombinedM-M··

Cities in Multnomah County

Portland133 schoolsGresham23 schoolsFairview6 schoolsTroutdale6 schoolsCorbett1 school

About Multnomah County

In Oregon, Multnomah County is a wide-reaching county of about 801,477 residents. 169 public schools across the county enrolls about 81,096 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $88,766 a year, 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 23% higher than the Oregon median.

On the school-mix side, Multnomah County spans 110 elementary schools (38,858 students), 27 middle schools (14,735), 25 high schools (25,192), and 7 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Multnomah County is Portland SD 1J, which alone enrolls about 41,224 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Multnomah County has shrank 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 90,326 students to 81,096. Over that span, Multnomah County gained 7 schools, going from 160 to 167. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 51% to 45%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Multnomah County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County, Oregon has 169 public K-12 schools serving approximately 81,096 students.
How many high schools are in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County, Oregon has 25 public high schools, serving approximately 25,192 students.
How many middle schools are in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County, Oregon has 27 public middle schools, serving approximately 14,735 students.
How many elementary schools are in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County, Oregon has 110 public elementary schools, serving approximately 38,858 students.
What is the largest school district in Multnomah County?
Portland SD 1J is the largest school district in Multnomah County, serving approximately 41,224 students. The county contains 11 school districts overall.
How many people live in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County has roughly 801,477 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Multnomah County?
Median household income in Multnomah County is $88,766, above the Oregon average of $72,324. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Multnomah County?
Approximately 48.9% of adults 25 and older in Multnomah County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Multnomah County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 74.8% of students in Multnomah County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oregon county average of 85.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Multnomah County schools?
Across Multnomah County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.1 to 1.

Multnomah County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data