Laurelhurst Elementary School

Laurelhurst Elementary School, located in the historic Laurelhurst neighborhood of Northeast Portland, is a long-standing public school within the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Its location near the iconic Laurelhurst Park provides a unique urban-neighborhood setting, and the school is often characterized by a focus on academic achievement and a supportive, collaborative environment for students and families.

As part of the PPS system, Laurelhurst follows the district’s core curriculum while offering various enrichment programs designed to foster social-emotional learning and academic growth. The school maintains a reputation for high levels of engagement from its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which helps fund and support diverse extracurricular activities, arts programs, and community-building events. For families interested in the school’s current academic performance, specific enrollment information, or upcoming events, the official Portland Public Schools website remains the primary resource for the most up-to-date data.