Good School District in Portland (Beaverton, Hillsboro: rent, home search, neighborhood)

[ramyavinoo]

A Big Hello to Everyone !!
We are planning to move to Portland next march. We have 2 kids aged 3 and 6. Hubby is going to join Intel. I would like to what are the good school districts there? Is Beaverton a good area to reside? What are the other options?

Thanks!
Cheers!
Ramya.

[pdxtech]

Intel is in Hillsboro.

Your best bet is to buy or rent in Beaverton, Hillsboro or NW Portland (97229). I would recommend the last one in terms of schools. I suggest that your look at Westview high school and the elementary schools that feed into it. I have heard that Findley/Bethany/Wismer/Forest Park are pretty good.

Lookup: GreatSchools - Public and Private School Ratings, Reviews and Parent Community for school ratings.

Beaverton is ok, but you have to watch out for the neighborhood. Murray hill is a good area, but your commute would be long.

[ramyavinoo]

Thanks a ton! Will look at the great schools website.

-Ramya.

[Nell Plotts]

Beyond the schools you will also want to join OMSI - they have a great area for small children. The Children's Museum and the Zoo are good too but I think better for children a little older than yours.

I don't know if Tualitan Valley Parks and Recreation will overlap with your school choice but you might want to explore their service area as you map out your home search.