For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,131 students in Portland, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Portland, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Portland, IN are East Elementary School, East Jay Elementary School and Jay County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Portland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Portland, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 E Tallman St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Gr: K-2 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
East Jay Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Gr: 3-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Jay County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Gr: 7-12 | 1,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Portland, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Portland, IN include East Elementary School, East Jay Elementary School and Jay County Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Portland?
3 public schools are located in Portland.
What percentage of students in Portland go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Portland are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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