Schools

With one of the best community college systems in the country, nationally recognized colleges and universities, and a public school system that offers excellent educational opportunities to young and old alike, Portland has great education options.  Greatschools.com is a great resource for the ratings of local schools.  Additionally as part of 2portlandhomes.com cutting edge search platform, each listing will display educational stats and ratings that pertain to that specific property.

Portland K-12 Schools

With 75 neighborhood elementary and middle schools feeding 10 local high schools, Portland boasts the state’s largest public school system. In addition, Portland Public Schools offer a wide array of charter and magnet schools, specializing in an assortment of programs, including language immersion, fine arts, International Baccalaureate programs, and technical and health specialties.

Portland also offers a large number of private schools that emphasize everything from foreign languages to fine arts to religion. And for parents who choose to teach their own children, Oregon offers one of the most supportive environments in the country for home schooling families.

Public Universities

Portland State University

With an enrollment of more than 24,000 students, Portland State University is the largest institution in the Oregon State University System. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Portland State University offers more than 100 undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees as well as graduate certificates and continuing education programs.

Oregon Health Sciences University

Oregon Health Sciences University sits atop 500 foot Marquam Hill, overlooking Portland and the Willamette River. Oregon’s only fully accredited medical school, OHSU has received the highest level of accreditation from the nation’s major accrediting organizations. Offering degrees in dentistry, nursing and various medical fields, OHSU is frequently on the cutting edge of medical research. The 1500 doctors and scientists on staff at the university have been responsible for breakthroughs in the treatment of numerous diseases, including leukemia, heart disease and various neurological disorders including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. OHSU operates the University Hospital and Doernbecher, the region’s premier children’s hospital, as well as several clinics, research centers and public outreach units.

Private Colleges and Universities

Concordia University

Concordia University is located in the hip Concordia neighborhood of NE Portland.  Concordia is a Christian Liberal Arts University that is part of a 10 school alliance of Lutheran universities founded by the Lutheran Church.  Enrollment is 1700 and there are 18 degree programs offered in more than 20 fields.  Concordia has been a part of the Portland community since 1905

George Fox University

Just 40 minutes south of Portland, George Fox University is located in the small town of Newberg. Recognized nationally for academic excellence, this Christian liberal arts university offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major areas of study. Combining George Fox College and Western Evangelical Seminary, George Fox University offers 12 graduate degrees in education, psychology and religion at its Newberg and Tigard campuses. The Tigard campus also offers a degree completion program for working adults.

Lewis & Clark College

Founded in 1867 by Presbyterian pioneers, Lewis & Clark College sits on a beautiful 133-acre campus in southwest Portland, adjacent to the 640-acre Tryon Creek State Park. Lewis & Clark College offers undergraduate degrees in 25 majors and the nationally recognized Lewis & Clark Law School.

Marylhurst University

The first liberal arts college for women in the Pacific Northwest, Marylhurst University, located 20 minutes south of downtown Portland in the town of Marylhurst, was founded in 1859. Now a coeducational university, Marylhurst was recognized by US News & World Report as one of the “Best Values” in higher education in the west. Offering both traditional and non-traditional degrees, Marylhurst University is one of Oregon’s fastest growing and lowest priced comprehensive liberal arts institutions.

Reed College

Located in Portland’s Eastmoreland neighborhood, Reed College is an independent, coeducational liberal arts college. Nationally recognized for its intellectually rigorous educational program, Reed College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in 22 major areas of study and a master’s degree in Liberal Arts. Since 1915, Reed College has produced 31 Rhodes scholars, tying for the largest number of Rhodes scholars among small colleges in the United States.

University of Portland

Affiliated with the Congregation of the Holy Cross, the University of Portland offers one of the top five graduate programs in the west, according to US News and World Report. In addition, the University of Portland offers undergraduate degrees in a wide variety of fields, including fine arts, nursing, business and education. Located in North Portland, the campus of U of P is considered to be one of Portland’s most beautiful garden spots. In 2003, the university was also the home of the NCAA Women’s Soccer champions.

Community Colleges

The Oregon State System of Higher Education operates several institutions of higher learning within the Portland Metro Area, including one of the finest community college systems in the country. Students may attend Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, or Portland Community College with campuses in Southwest Portland, North Portland, and Washington County. In addition to two-year college transfer programs, Oregon’s community college system offers a large number of Associate of Arts degrees, as well as continuing and adult education classes.