Private School Guide 2022

SCHOOL OPTIONS 2022

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Private School Guide 2022

Bridges Middle School Number of Students

60

Student/Teacher Ratio

12-to-1

Average Class Size

12 students

Staff with Master’s Degree(s)

5

Percentage of Students of Color

30%

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Admission Deadline

March 1 of the previous school year, then rolling as space allows

Our small class settings for fifth to eighth graders incorporate individualized academics with social skills, therapies, and support that set the foundation for future success. Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon specifically designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential — in a loving, nurturing atmosphere centrally located in downtown Portland.

For many Bridges students, this means the difference between effective learning and being passed along. It means positive social and emotional growth rather than isolation or, worse, bullying.

Address 2510 SW 1st Ave. Website BridgesMS.org Phone 503-688-2922

Tuition

$25,500

School Overview: School Type Independent, private, special education

Financial Aid Available

Yes

Grades Offered Fifth to eighth grade Religious Affiliation None School Memberships and Accreditations

COGNIA, Oregon Department of Education

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Private School Guide 2022

Oregon Episcopal School Number of Students

870, including 60 boarders Student/Teacher Ratio

7-to-1 Average Class Size

15 students Percentage of Students of Color

44% Inclusive/Accessible

Yes ADD/ADHD Support

Yes Percentage of Faculty with Advanced Degrees

83% Campus Size

59 acres Admission Deadline

Lower School: January 19 Middle and Upper School: January 31 Open House Dates

Lower School: October 19 Middle and Upper School: October 16 oes.edu/explore Tuition

$33,100-$39,900 - Day Students $71,200 - Boarding Students Financial Aid Available

Yes Activities

Art, music, theater, and no-cut sports Summer School Offered

Yes: oes.edu/summer Before/After Care

Yes Graduates

99% attend four-year colleges

Oregon Episcopal School prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so students may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.

Nestled within 59 wooded acres in Southwest Portland that include natural wetlands, nature trails, ropes courses, and gardens, OES offers an outstanding educational experience for pre-K through grade 12 students, including boarding students in grades 9-12.

Address 6300 SW Nicol Road Website oes.edu Phone 503-768-3115

School Overview: Year Founded 1869 School Type Private, independent, co-ed, day and boarding Grades Offered Pre-K to 12th grade Religious Affiliation Episcopal Languages Taught Chinese, Spanish and French School Memberships and Accreditation Northwest Association of

Independent Schools

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Private School Guide 2022

French American International School Year Founded

1979 School Type

Language immersion/ International Baccalaureate (IB) Grades Offered

Early preschool (2 1/2 year-olds) to eighth grade Languages Taught

English, French, German, Mandarin and Spanish School Memberships and Accreditations

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) International Baccalaureate (IB) French Ministry of National Education (AEFE) French Secular Mission (MLF) Oregon Early Learning Division (ELD) Number of students

560 Student / Teacher Ratio

9 -to-1 Average Class Size

15 Campus Size

15 acres Admission Deadline

Rolling (February 1: priority consideration) Summer School Offered

Yes Before/After Care

Yes

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Do you want your child to develop natural curiosity, deeper understanding of other cultures, and empathy for different perspectives?

Discover why immersion is more than learning another language, and how your child would flourish on the 15-acre, nature-filled campus at FAIS — Portland’s longest-established immersion school and only IB school for preschool-8th grade.

Families can join as young as 2 1/2 years old (early preschool), or in Middle School, with five language tracks: English, French, German, Mandarin or Spanish!

Address 8500 NW Johnson St., Portland, OR 97229 Website faispdx.org Phone 503-292-7776 Email info@faispdx.org

School Overview: School Type Language Immersion, IB Grades Offered Pre-K-8th Languages Taught English, French, German, Mandarin and Spanish

Private School Guide 2022

Cedarwood Waldorf School Number of Students

260 Average Class Size

20 Admission Deadline

Rolling Open House

Journey Through the Grades January 26, 2023 Tuition

K-8 $17,250 Financial Aid Available

Yes Activities

Basketball, circus, Ultimate Frisbee, games club, social justice club Summer School Offered

Yes

Cedarwood students are curious and engaged critical thinkers and doers who care about creating a better world. Children in prekindergarten through grade 8 are nurtured by a developmentally thoughtful pedagogy, with hands-on experiences both in the classroom and off-campus.

Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon, in the historic Lair Hill Neighborhood, Cedarwood Waldorf School’s curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement to bring learning to life.

Address 3030 SW 2nd Ave. Website cedarwoodschool.org Phone 503-245-1477

Before/After Care

Yes

School Overview: Year Founded 1997 School Type Private Grades Offered Pre-kindergarten-8th grade Religious Affiliation None Languages Taught Spanish and Japanese School Memberships and Accreditations Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA), The Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) pdxparent.com

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Pilgrim Lutheran Christian School School Type

Private Lutheran Christian Grades Offered

Preschool to eighth grade Religious Affiliation

Lutheran - Christian Number of Students

130 Average Class Size

15 Admission Deadline

Rolling Special Academics

Fine arts, music, STEM and more Sports

Basketball, soccer, volleyball Food Service

In-house nutritious lunch program

West Hills Montessori School School Type

Montessori Grades Offered

Preschool to sixth grade Religious Affiliation

None Languages Taught

English Number of Students

150 Student/Teacher Ratio

25-to-2 Average Class Size

22-25

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Pilgrim Lutheran Christian School enthusiastically provides students with a comprehensive curriculum in a caring, Christ-centered community, preparing them to be compassionate, responsible leaders. Our school seeks to serve with home and church in developing the whole child — body, mind and spirit.

Address 5650 SW Hall Blvd.

Website pilgrimbeaverton.com Phone 503-644-8697

Serving Portland area families for more than 50 years, our Montessori classes meet the social, emotional and academic needs of children ages 3 to 12 years. Contact us to learn more about our Primary and Elementary Montessori programs!

Address 4920 SW Vermont St. Website westhillsmontessori.com Phone 503-246-5495

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Franciscan Montessori Earth School School Type

Montessori

Grades Offered

Pre-K to eighth grade Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Languages Taught

German and Spanish Number of Students

300

Student / Teacher Ratio

12-to-1

Average Class Size

20 students

Inclusive / Accessible Supports

Yes

Admission Deadline

Rolling

Tuition

Varies

Extracurricular Activities

Sports, music and chess

The Franciscan Montessori Earth School has offered a quality Montessori education since 1977. The Franciscan Montessori Earth School strives to inspire children to expand their minds, nurture their spirits and steward the earth. Call or visit our website today!

Address 14750 SE Clinton St. Website fmes.org Phone 503-760-8220

Valley Catholic School School Type

Private

Grades Offered

Pre-K-12

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Languages Taught

Spanish and French Number of Students

1,200

Student/Teacher Ratio

16-to-1

Average Class Size

16 students

Inclusive/Accessible Supports

Yes

Extracurricular Activities

No-cut athletics, music, theater

Located on the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon’s beautiful 43-acre campus, Valley Catholic School is an engaging, supportive, faith-based education experience. Rigorous classes start early and college preparation begins in middle school. Students are empowered to learn, perform, compete and serve. VCS - Excellence in Everything.

Opportunity for Everyone.

Address 4420 SW St. Mary’s Dr. Beaverton, OR Website valleycatholic.org Phone 503-718-6500 pdxparent.com

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Private School Guide 2022

L’Etoile French Immersion School School Type

Preschool and Elementary Grades Offered

2.5 years old-5th grade Religious Affiliation

None Languages Taught

French Tuition

Varies by program level Admission Deadline

We accept applications for the following school year on a rolling basis starting in October. Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.

L’Etoile French Immersion School is accredited by the French Ministry of Education for students aged 2 1/2 through eleven. Our enriched curriculum, taught by native French teachers, inspires children to strive for academic excellence all while developing a strong sense of global awareness and nurturing respect for diverse cultural traditions.

Address 5839 S Hood Ave. Website letoilefrenchschool.com School Phone 503-836-8358

Catlin Gabel School School Type

Independent, private, progressive education Grades Offered

Preschool to 12th grade Languages Taught

Spanish, Mandarin, and French Number of Students

780 Average Class Size

16 Admission Deadline

Primary deadline: January 2023 Extracurricular Activities

Athletics, arts, outdoor education Financial Assistance Available

Yes

Catlin Gabel is recognized as one of the finest schools in the nation.

We fuel curiosity with courage so that every student from preschool to high school will have the confidence and ability to rise to the challenges of life, becoming global citizens who can change the world for good.

Address 8825 SW Barnes Rd. Website catlin.edu School Phone 503-297-1894

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German International School School Type

International Baccalaureate (IB) and Language Immersion Grades Offered

2 years to sixth grade Languages Taught

German and Mandarin Number of Students

315

Student / Teacher Ratio

16-to-1

Average Class Size

12-16

Admission Deadline

Rolling

Tuition

$11,930-$16,100 annual Other

Immersion, Preschool, International Baccalaureate

We provide a high-quality German and Mandarin language education by immersing students in the language and culture, and as an IB World School, we are committed to developing knowledgeable and caring world citizens.

Address 3900 SW Murray Blvd., Beaverton, OR Website gspdx.org Phone 503-626-9089

The Portland Forest School Website

portlandforestschool.com School Phone

503-858-8423 School Type

Independant School, Full-time Outdoor Education Grades Offered

Kindergarten-8th grade Number of Students

88

Student/Teacher Ratio

12-to-1

Average Class Size

12

Trackers Forest School is an independant school thats brings the village back into education. We blend key educational benchmarks with hands-on, project-based learning. Academic insight is honed through experiences in the fantastic forests, fields, and farms of our region. We feature powerfully low student-to-teacher ratios.

Address 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave. Website portlandforestschool.com Phone 503-858-8423

Admission Deadline

None, Rolling

Extracurricular Activities

After care, clubs, outdoor education Other

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Private School Guide 2022

Childpeace Montessori School School Type

Private/Montessori Grades Offered

14 months to eighth grade Languages Taught

Spanish Number of Students

280 Student/Teacher Ratio

10-to-1 Average Class Size

25 Financial Aid Available

Yes Summer School Offered

Yes Before/After Care

Yes

Through an emphasis on deeply engaged learning, Childpeace Montessori School fosters an environment for students from ages 14 months to middle school to find their voices and explore new ideas.

For nearly 50 years, Childpeace has helped students cultivate their talents while becoming self-directed learners.

Address 1516 NW Thurman St. Website childpeace.org School Phone 503-222-1197

International School of Portland School Type

Language immersion Grades Offered

Preschool to fifth grade Languages Taught

Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish and English Number of Students

390

Student/Teacher Ratio

9-to-1 Average Class Size

13 Tuition

$13,080-$21,590 Admission Deadline

Rolling

Embrace the World!

For over thirty years, we’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness. We provide three full language immersion programs — Mandarin, Spanish, and Japanese — under one roof. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School.

Address 2305 S Water Ave. Website intlschool.org Phone 503-226-2496 x110

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Micha-el School School Type

Waldorf Grades Offered

K-8 Languages Taught

Spanish, German Number of Students

105 Student/Teacher Ratio

18-to-1 Average Class Size

18 Tuition

$8,640

Inspire your child with Waldorf education. Weaving academics with creativity to inspire joyful learning.

Address 13515A SE Rusk Rd. Website micha-elschool.org School Phone 503-882-3322

Portland Christian Schools School Type

Independent Christian Grades Offered

Preschool-12th grade Languages Taught

Spanish, Latin, French and Japanese Number of Students

650

Student/Teacher Ratio

13-to-1 Tuition

$3,601-$11,033 variable tuition Admission Deadline

Rolling

Activities

PCS is an independent, fully accredited, Christian school established in 1947. Our students excel academically and participate in many extracurricular programs including a wide variety of sports teams and award-winning arts and music programs. At PCS your student will prepare for what’s next while fully engaging in life.

Address Two campuses: 12425 NE San Rafael St.

and 11845 SE Market St.

Arts, athletics and student clubs

Website pcschools.org

Other

Phone 503-867-9214

Before and after school care, summer programs

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Portland Jewish Academy School Type

Community Jewish Day School Grades Offered

Infant to eighth grade Languages Taught

Hebrew

Student/Teacher Ratio

10-to-1

Average Class Size

18 students Tuition

K-5th: $22,050; middle school: $22,800 Financial Aid Available

Yes

Admission Deadline

February 1, 2023

Extracurricular Activities

Sports, writing and community service

PJA is an inclusive Jewish community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds. PJA provides an academically rich environment that supports students’ personal growth and development. A hands-on interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking and community engagement. Students are empowered to think for themselves and work for the world.

Address 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Website pjaproud.org Phone 503-535-3599

Tucker Maxon School School Type

Progressive, experiential, academic, and SEL Grades Offered

Preschool to fifth grade Number of Students

105

Student/Teacher Ratio

7-to-1

Average Class Size

12

Inclusive/Accessible Supports

Deaf and hard of hearing, dyslexia Tuition

$9,750/year elementary, $10,200/year preschool (other services see website) Admission Deadline

None/Rolling

Extracurricular Activities

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Tucker Maxon has it all: Amazing teachers, small class sizes, happy children, academic excellence, social and emotional learning, cutting-edge curriculum, a great library, top-notch facilities and playground, science, art, music, PE, parent volunteer opportunities, a caring community, after care, and all, at a low cost. Join us for our 75th Anniversary year!

Address 2860 SE Holgate Blvd.

Website tuckermaxon.org Phone 503-235-6551 x101

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Northwest Academy School Type

Arts focused, college prep Grades Offered

Sixth to 12th grade Religious Affiliation

None Languages Taught

Chinese, French and Spanish Number of Students

260 Student/Teacher Ratio

7-to-1 Tuition

$25,860-$27,580

Northwest Academy is a progressive independent middle and high school college preparatory program that inspires students to learn and achieve through its unique academic and arts partnership. We have limited openings in some grades and we’d love to hear from you!

Celebrating 25 years of inspired learning!

Address 1130 SW Main St. Website nwacademy.org Phone 503-223-3367

Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm School Type

Waldorf

Grades Offered

Pre-K-8th Grade

Languages Taught

Spanish, Mandarin

Number of Students

160

Student/Teacher Ratio

12-to-1

Average Class Size

16

Tuition

$9,000-$14,000 Inclusive/Accessible Supports

Beyond the city lights, where open spaces invite freedom and inspiration, is Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm. Swallowtail has two campuses: a main campus in Cornelius and a 26-acre farm campus in Hillsboro. Swallowtail offers an academic curriculum that nurtures curiosity and critical thinking. At the heart of Swallowtail is an active and supportive community.

Address 460 S. Heather St. Cornelius, OR Website swallowtailschool.org School Phone 503-846-0336

Counselor, reading & math remedial teachers, student support team Specialty Subjects

Outdoor education, music, art, handwork Committees

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The Marylhurst School School Type

Progressive Education Grades Offered

Parent/Child through 8th grade Languages Taught

Spanish Number of Students

157 Student/Teacher Ratio

10-to-1 Average Class Size

15 Tuition

$1,635-$14,987 Admission Deadline

Rolling

Nestled on 38 forested acres on the Clacakmas River, The Marylhurst School is an independent, progressive education community. We offer small class sizes, experiential and child-centered curriculum in a warm, welcoming community. We have a preschool in West Linn and Pre-K–8th grades in Oregon City.

Address 15544 S Clackamas River Dr.

Oregon City, OR

Website themarylhurstschool.org Phone 503-650-0978

Touchstone School Touchstone School provides outstanding preschool education from infants through pre-kindergarten in the Portland, Oregon area. Links to Learning, our preschool curriculum, takes advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging and engaging. Our enthusiastic teachers understand each child’s individual developmental needs and learning styles.

Address 7090 SW Fir Loop Portland, OR and 6355 NE Cornelius Pass Rd. Hillsboro, OR Website touchstoneschools.com Phone 866-518-2872

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