The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Portland, OR · Oregon Department of Education · Charter · Grades K-8
131st of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 81%▲ Improving
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science ranking
SchoolRow ranks The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science 131st of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 81th in 2025 — improving.
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 118 students tested
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 207 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 55.1% | ▼ 29.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.4% | 15.5% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 12.6% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 5.8% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 4.3% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Typical home value $610K in zip 97239 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Winterhaven SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1 mi away3rd of 675
ELA 88% · Math 87% - 10Abernethy Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.3 mi away12th of 675
ELA 82% · Math 77% - 10Llewellyn Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.4 mi away17th of 675
ELA 77% · Math 76% - 10Rieke Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.6 mi away7th of 675
ELA 85% · Math 83% - 10Ainsworth Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.8 mi away14th of 675
ELA 79% · Math 76% - 8Grout Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.9 mi away136th of 675
ELA 56% · Math 53% - 9Emerson SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.2 mi away · charter93rd of 675
ELA 67% · Math 55% - 8Buckman Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.2 mi away184th of 675
ELA 54% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science in?
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science is part of the Oregon Department of Education district in Portland, Oregon.
Is The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science a good school?
SchoolRow ranks The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science 131st of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science?
White 55%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 13%, Black 6% (207 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97239 is $610K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.