For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 648 students in 97116, OR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 97116, OR are Fern Hill Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 97116 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 97116, OR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97116, OR Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 Heather St
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2550
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Gale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3130 18th Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2482
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 97116, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in 97116, OR include Fern Hill Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 97116?
2 public preschools are located in 97116.
What is the racial composition of students in 97116?
97116 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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