Whitcomb Elementary School

Whitcomb Elementary sits in Milwaukie, a close-knit river town just south of Portland that's seen a lot of growth in recent years while still holding onto its small-city feel. Families looking for a school where their child will be known and supported may find community here, even as the school works through some academic challenges — particularly in math and English, where scores rank toward the lower end statewide. It's a neighborhood worth watching as Milwaukie continues to develop, and families who engage actively with their child's learning tend to find ways to make it work.