Skyline Elementary School

11536 Northwest Skyline Boulevard

School District

Portland 1j
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

School Map for Portland School District 1j

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 08, 2022

5 stars for amazing teachers that actually teach quality education. They are demanding in quality work so prepare your kids to study hard. It has paid off well, my son is in high school and he says middle school prepared him very well to be ahead of his classmates. Kudos to the tough teachers making a difference in their lives. Amy Tilt was a phenomenal math teacher. And the English teacher that made kids cry because she was demanding my hats off to you! My kid is doing amazing in English classes at the advanced high school level now because if you!If you want an easy A from here, then don’t send your kids here. They will have to earn it.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2015

Our children are continually challenged to bring their best self to school each day. The staff works hard to create a respectful and safe environment. We love the IB program because it teaches critical thinking starting in kindergarten!
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2015

What used to be a wonderful school for quirky kids, even those with high functioning autism, is now an institution reserved for compliant typical students who don't make waves. My child, once welcomed, was eventually run out of the school by a new principal who has little compassion for kids who don't fit the mold. Would not recommend this School.
Submitted by parent on January 25, 2014

Skyline was a wonderful school under the expert guidance of Principal Ben Keefer. Unfortunately for the school and the children attending it, Ben was forced by PPS to become Principal at a larger struggling inner city school. His current replacement Jill Sage lacks leadership skills and is forcing the school in the wrong direction. Children are subjected to many arbitrary rules. For example: running, tag and touching are banned at recess, and middle school children are shamed for asking questions without raising their hands. Many long-term families have pulled their children and are sending them to private schools or Sylvan. It is a sad decline to a once great school. School staff obsess over improving test scores without remembering that happy children make better learners and unhappy children learn far less. It breaks my heart to give this review. A few short years ago, Skyline was a magical place. Now I too am moving my child to a new school.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

Good school in picturesque northwest hills, friendly teachers and staff members, best community, awesome corn-fest...
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2012

This school has been a wonderful place for my children. My children transferred to this school in the middle of the academic year. The transition was smooth, thanks to the fantastic staff and wonderful administration at Skyline. My family was welcomed with opened arms! My daughter has an IEP and the school worked very hard to make sure she continued to receive the services she needs. I am so thankful for this school. Skyline is a gem!
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2011

This school is great when kids are in elementary school. However,when the kids are in middle school some of the teachers can be lazy and dont have high standards for your child. I really dont reccomend this school for middle schoolers.