Portland Public Schools | 14,561 followers on LinkedIn. Equity and Excellence: Every student, every teacher, every school succeeding. | Portland Public Schools, founded in 1851, is a PK-12 urban school district in Portland, Oregon. With more than 49,000 students in 81 schools, it is one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest. Mission Statement We provide rigorous, high-quality academic learning experiences that are inclusive and joyful.