K-5 School Options

K-5 Explore Your Options

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 2024 (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: 2024-25 Focus Options, Language Immersion, Charter Schools and Early Learning Sites

     

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  • 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.
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Focus Option Schools

  • Buckman

    Arts-based programming open to neighborhood and transfer students. 

    Address: 320 SE 16th Ave.
    Website: pps.net/buckman

  • Bridger-Creative Science

    A constructivist K-8 program for independent thinkers and problem solvers.

    Address: 7910 SE Market St 
    Website: pps.net/creativescience

  • Odyssey

    An interactive and integrated history-themed program.

    Address: 1849 SW 58th Ave.
    Website: pps.net/odyssey

  • Sunnyside

    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

  • Winterhaven

    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

Spanish Dual Language Immersion Schools

North Portland

Northeast Portland

Southwest Portland

Southeast Portland

Chinese Dual Language Immersion Schools

Other Dual Language Immersion Schools

Other Programs, Information

  • Metropolitan Learning Center

    K-12 alternative school featuring student-centered education

    Address: 2033 NW Glisan St.
    Website: pps.net/mlc

  • ACCESS Academy

    Accelerated program for highly gifted students

    Address: 6318 S Corbett Ave.
    Website: pps.net/access