Earl Boyles Elementary

Earl Boyles sits in the outer southeast Portland neighborhood of Centennial, a working-class, tight-knit area that's seen a lot of growth and change over the years. The school serves a diverse community and reflects the real, everyday Portland that exists beyond the more well-known westside neighborhoods — families here tend to be deeply rooted and community-minded. Academically, there's room to grow, and families looking for strong test scores may want to weigh their options, but for those drawn to a school with genuine neighborhood character and a staff that knows its students well, Earl Boyles has a lot of heart.