Beaver Acres Elementary School

Beaver Acres sits in the western reaches of Beaverton, a city that's grown rapidly thanks to its proximity to Portland and a strong tech-industry presence — but this particular corner of town has a more working-class, community-rooted feel than some of Beaverton's shinier suburbs. Academic scores here run below the district and state midpoints, so families prioritizing top test numbers may want to explore other options within Beaverton SD 48J, which has several higher-performing campuses. That said, for families already rooted in this neighborhood, the school reflects the diverse, unpretentious character of the surrounding area, and Beaverton's overall infrastructure — parks, libraries, and solid transit connections — gives kids plenty beyond the classroom.