K-5 Explore Your Options
In addition to attending their neighborhood schools, families of Portland Public Schools elementary age students have several options for their K-5 education. Below are the schools and programs that are open to PPS K-5 students. Spots in the programs are available via the annual lottery, which this year will run in February 2026 (see more information).
2026 - 27 Elementary
School Lottery Window
February 18, 2026 to March 18, 2026
Go to the school’s website for videos, information, and meeting dates and times.
Learn more: Application and other information
District Map: Focus Options, Language Immersion, Charter Schools and Early Learning Sites
Dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the school for updated information. | Las fechas y horarios pueden cambiar. Comuníquese con la escuela para obtener información actualizada. | Даты и время могут быть изменены, Cвяжитесь непосредственно со школой для уточнения. | 日期和时间可能会更改。请联系学校了解最新信息。 | Ngày và giờ có thể thay đổi. Xin liên hệ trường học để cập nhật thông tin. | Taariikhda iyo waqtiyadu way isbedeli karaan. Fadlan la xiriir dugsiga wixii xog cusub.
Focus Option Schools
Arts-based programming open to neighborhood and transfer students.
Address: 320 SE 16th Ave.
Website: pps.net/buckman
Info Session
- Feb 24, 5:30 P - 6:30 P
- Mar 10, 5:30 P - 6:30 P
A constructivist K-8 program for independent thinkers and problem solvers.
Address: 7910 SE Market St
Website: pps.net/bridgercreativescience
Info Session
- Mar 3, 6:00 P - 6:45 P
An interactive and integrated history-themed program.
Address: 1849 SW 58th Ave.
Website: pps.net/odyssey
Info Session
- Feb 11, 6:00 P - 7:00 P
A K-8 program for neighborhood and transfer students rooted in environmental education and environmental justice.
Address: 3421 SE Salmon St.
Website: pps.net/sunnyside
Info Session
- Feb 17, 6:30 P - 7:30 P
An enriching K-8 learning environment with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.).
Address: 3830 SE 14th Ave.
Website: pps.net/winterhaven
Info Session
- Mar 5, 5:00 P - 6:00 P
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Schools
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Southeast Portland
Address: 5800 SE Division St.
Website: pps.net/atkinson
Info Session
- Mar 5, 6:00 P - 7:00 P (Virtual - Google Meet)
See the school website for more details.
Chinese Dual Language Immersion Schools
Address: 5601 SE 50th Ave.
Website: pps.net/woodstock
Info Session
- Feb 24, 8:00 A - 8:45 A
- Feb 24, 6:00 P - 6:45 P
See the school website for more details.
Other Dual Language Immersion Schools
Vietnamese
Address: 2334 NE 57th Ave.
Website: pps.net/rosecitypark
Info Session
- Feb 23, 5:30 P - 6:30 P (In-Person and Virtual)
- Feb 24, 8:15 A - 9:00 A (for Kelly Preschool families)
- Mar 12, 9:20 A - 10:30 A
See the school's website for more details.
Other Programs, Information
K-12 alternative school featuring student-centered education
Address: 2033 NW Glisan St.
Website: pps.net/mlc
Info Session
- Feb 26, 5:30 P - 6:30 P
Accelerated program for highly gifted students
Address: 6318 S Corbett Ave.
Website: pps.net/access
Info Session
- Feb 17, 7:00 P - 8:00 P (Virtual - Google Meet)
- Feb 26, 9:00 A - 10:00 A (Virtual - Google Meet)
- Mar 3, 7:00 P - 8:00 P (Virtual - Google Meet)
- Mar 12, 9:00 A - 10:00 A (Virtual - Google Meet)
See the school website for more details.
Website: pps.net/charterschools
