9727 NW Silver Ridge Loop
Portland, OR 97229

West Sylvan is a gem of a neighborhood school. There is something for everyone from strong academics through the IB Middle Years Program, to choice of multiple World Languages, visual art classes and performing arts programs in theater, band and choir, youth sports & clubs, and excellent teachers and counselors. Our family enjoyed our time there and we have stayed connected to the school. Principal Hunt is always warm and welcoming.

Lincoln is an amazing school, it is one of the top schools in the city with a robust International Baccalaureate (IB) program and recently began an MYP program so all students see themselves as IB learners. Great Schools doesn't give any credit for IB as a College Prep program, it only takes AP into account for that. IMO IB prepares students for the world, college and life in general in much stronger ways than simply studying for an AP test can. Lincoln students matriculate to top schools accross the country and are prepared to do well in those schools. Even better, this is a PUBLIC school, it beats out many local private schools for the number of NMSQT winners each year and students thrive at this school.

Our child has been attending FPE for over four years now and loves it! The teachers are so supportive, the school counselor, Miss Wendi, is involved with all the children and helps guide them with anything they might be struggling with. The parent-teacher association throws excellent events that keep the community connected. The garden committee has beautified the exterior of the school and created such special moments of educational opportunities for the kids to have outside the classroom. We love it here!