For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 684 students in 97106, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97106, OR are Banks Elementary School and Banks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 97106 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97106, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97106, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42350 Nw Trellis Way
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2772
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2772
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Banks Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12850 Nw Main St
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-3111
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97106, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97106, OR include Banks Elementary School and Banks Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97106?
2 public elementary schools are located in 97106.
What is the racial composition of students in 97106?
97106 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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