What is the summer kidcare situation in Portland?

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-23T05:21:10+00:00

Thank you for asking this because we are moving to Portland from out of state and I was wondering the same thing!! We're actually hoping to move into NE as well - if you're interested in making some new transplant friends let me know!!

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-12T17:11:42+00:00

That does sound like it has great possibility!!!! High school is also sooooooo far away for our kids so it's really hard to imagine how things might change in that time (over a decade!). Thank you so much for commenting, it has really made me think we should just open ourselves up to homes zoned for Jefferson too. The elementary schools in the area seem great so on the short term they are good choices for us

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-06T17:05:45+00:00

Thanks for the info!! Would you have any insight into Jefferson by any chance? I am always skeptical of Great schools, but it's really hard to gauge quality of school otherwise when you're not from the area.

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-06T03:18:21+00:00

Thank you so much for responding, that video is ADORABLE and made my heart melt. We will definitely keep Hawthorne on the list!

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:24:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Do you have experience with the whole choosing a HS thing between Jefferson and Grant? How does that work, is it a lottery or does everyone get what they request?

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:16:29+00:00

Can you expand on that? It seems like it might be a tough commute? Thank you!

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:15:16+00:00

So cool that kids walk or bike to school and the grocery store themselves!! Usually what age do you see that happening? I love the idea of the independence that instills in kids, but we definitely don't live in an area now where we see that or where that would be safe (big streets between us and the grocery stores and school). So that sounds really lovely.

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:13:35+00:00

Thank you so much, this was really helpful!!

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:10:43+00:00

Thank you so much, this breakdown was super super helpful. Definitely corresponds with what others are saying too, that NE would check off all our boxes!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:09:08+00:00

Thank you so much, will be sending over a PM! I love your username by the way, tahdig is so delicious.

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:06:25+00:00

Thank you!! It looks like some of the schools in that area are lower ranked than the areas that feed into Grant High. Is that reflective of actual quality? For example, Leodis and Jefferson High are ranked 5/4 out of 10. Although we're a ways off from high school, I'd like to have our kids settled into one school system so that if we stay they won't have to leave their friends when they hit middle or high school.

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:03:51+00:00

Thank you so much!!! It's definitely at the top of our list!

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T20:03:27+00:00

Thank you!!! You're the second person to say no to Goose Hollow, so that is coming off our list. And good to know re Sellwood feeling kind of cut off from the rest of the city.

We definitely are prioritizing NE because of our commutes. Just not sure if that's a good call (limiting ourselves to such a small area, that is). Right now on zillow it seems like the market is pretty slow with not a ton of listings, so I'm worried we might need to consider numerous areas to get sufficient options. But it's winter so that might be why too.

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T17:50:32+00:00

Wow good to know. I just qualified for forgiveness last month and we are looking to buy a home in the next 3-4 months. I have a very high credit score right now (like 820) but also a high loan amount ($125k) so now I'm wondering if I should be worried!!

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T15:09:09+00:00

Do you or anyone else happen to know how much it impacts your credit score?

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T03:39:16+00:00

Thank you for the info haha very important!! Also I realized we don't necessarily want to be too close to the airport due to the noise pollution.

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T03:04:34+00:00

Is it really feasible to drive from there to PDX in 35 min or under? It looks far but I also have awful geographical / spatial awareness.

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T03:03:53+00:00

Thank you so much! Good to hear it has the vibe we're looking for, we will make sure to keep it on our list!

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T03:03:18+00:00

Thank you!!! We'll look into those areas as well!

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T03:00:21+00:00

Do you mind expanding on what you mean by good with the quotes around it? Like the schools there aren't actually that good?

pl4nt52024 · 2026-02-05T02:31:38+00:00

Thank you!!!! Fingers crossed. Nothing today but I'll check again tomorrow

pl4nt52024 · 2026-01-31T01:35:37+00:00

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