Beach Elementary School

Tucked into the St. Johns neighborhood along the northern edge of Portland, Beach Elementary draws families who love the area's small-town-within-a-city feel — think local coffee shops, the Cathedral Park waterfront, and a tight-knit community vibe that carries right into the school building. Academics here are genuinely strong, with math scores especially standing out compared to most schools across Oregon. It's a great fit for families planting roots in one of Portland's most character-filled neighborhoods, where the community tends to show up for each other in and out of the classroom.