Private School Guide 2021-2022

SCHOOL OPTIONS 2021

PRIVATE SCHOOL

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Bridges Middle School School Type

Independent, private, special education Grades Offered

Fifth to eighth grade Religious Affiliation

None Number of Students

50 Student/Teacher Ratio

12-to-1 Average Class Size

10 students Staff with Master’s Degrees

5 Percentage of Students of Color

30% ADD/ADHD Support

Yes Admission Deadline

February 15 of previous school year, then rolling as space allows Tuition

$24,500

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

Financial Aid Available

Yes Summer School Offered

No Before/After Care

No

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School Overview: School Type Independent, private, special education Grades Offered Fifth to eighth grade Religious Affiliation None School Memberships COGNIA,

Oregon Department of Education

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Cedarwood Waldorf School Year Founded

1997 School Type

Waldorf Grades Offered

Preschool to eighth grade Languages Taught

Spanish and Japanese School Memberships and Accreditations

NWAIS and AWSNA Number of Students

255 Average Class Size

18-25 Admission Deadline

Rolling Open House

August 18 Tuition

$6,500-$17,500 Financial Aid Available

Yes Activities

Basketball, cooking, high school test prep, Ultimate Frisbee and orchestra

Cedarwood isn’t just a school. It’s a place for the whole family to learn and grow and connect with community. Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Cedarwood Waldorf School’s curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement to bring learning to life for students in prekindergarten through grade eight. Cedarwood students are curious and engaged critical thinkers and doers who care about creating a better world.

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

Summer School Offered

No

School Overview: School Type Waldorf

Before/After Care

Yes

Grades Offered Preschool to eighth grade Religious Affiliation None School Memberships NWAIS and AWSNA pdxparent.com

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Childpeace Montessori School Year Founded

1976 School Type

Private/Montessori Grades Offered

14 months to eighth grade Languages Taught

Spanish School Memberships and Accreditations

Association Montessori Internationale WASC Accreditation Number of Students

306 Student/Teacher Ratio

9-to-1 Average Class Size

17 Admission Deadline

February 1, 2022

Childpeace Montessori School focuses on deeply engaged learning.

Students from ages 14 months through middle school discover their interests, cultivate their talents and become self-directed learners on our campus. Childpeace is a place where students find their voice and explore ideas with peers and dedicated teachers. Childpeace is where student experiences drive the daily energy — and where happy and engaged students are the norm. For nearly 50 years, Childpeace has supported children on their path of development to adulthood.

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

Open House Dates

childpeace.org/enrollment_information.html Financial Aid Available

Yes

School Overview: School Type Private/Montessori Grades Offered 14 months to eighth grade Religious Affiliation None

Summer School Offered

Yes Before/After Care

Yes

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School Memberships and Accreditations Association Montessori Internationale

and WASC Accreditation

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Oregon Episcopal School 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 Accreditations

Northwest Association of Accredited Schools Number of Students

870, including 60 boarders Student/Teacher Ratio

7-to-1 Average Class Size

16 students Percentage of Students of Color

46% Campus Size

59 wooded acres Open House

oes.edu/admissions Financial Aid Available

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 that include natural wetlands, nature trails, ropes courses, and gardens in Southwest Portland, OES offers an outstanding educational experience for Pre-K through grade 12 students, including grade 9-12 boarding students.

Address 6300 SW Nicol Rd. Website oes.edu Phone 503-246-7771

Yes Activities

Art, music, theater and no-cut sports Before/After Care

Yes Graduates

99% attend four-year colleges

School Overview: School Type Private, independent, co-ed, day and boarding Grades Offered Pre-K to 12th grade Religious Affiliation Episcopal School Memberships Northwest Association of Accredited Schools Summer School Offered Yes, oes.edu/summer

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Cathedral School School Type

Premier comprehensive Catholic school Grades Offered

Pre-K to eighth grade Languages Taught

Spanish Religious Affiliation

Catholic Number of Students

268

Student/Teacher Ratio

13-to-1

Tuition

$7,144-$10,245 Open House

Sunday, November 14, 11 am-2 pm

An Apple-distinguished school where academic excellence meets Catholic tradition in Northwest Portland. Our mission is to instill a lifelong love for learning and a respect for each person and all creations as gifts of God. Small class sizes, 1-to-1 iPad-to-student ratio, before/after care, and welcoming all faiths.

Address 110 NW 17th Ave. Website cathedral-or.org Phone 503-275-9370

Catlin Gabel School School Type

Independent, progressive education Grades Offered

Preschool to 12th grade Languages Taught

French, Mandarin and Spanish Number of Students

779 Student/Teacher Ratio

10-to-1 Tuition

$29,700-$37,200 Admission Deadline

Primary deadline: January 2022 Activities

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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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Franciscan Montessori Earth School School Type

Montessori

Grades Offered

Pre-K to eighth grade Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Languages Taught

German and Spanish

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!

Number of Students

300

Student / Teacher Ratio

12-to-1

Average Class Size

20 students

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

Inclusive / Accessible Supports

Yes

Admission Deadline

Rolling

Tuition

Varies

Extracurricular Activities

Sports, music and chess

French American International School School Type

Language immersion/ International Baccalaureate (IB) Grades Offered

Preschool to eighth grade Languages Taught

English, French, German, Mandarin and Spanish Number of students

510

Student / Teacher Ratio

9 -to-1

Average Class Size

15

Tuition

$16,084 (half days)-$22,780

Do you want your child to develop a deeper understanding of other cultures and empathy for different perspectives? Discover why immersion is so much more than learning another language, and why families choose FAIS: Portland’s longest-established immersion school and the only IB school for preschool to eighth grade.

Address 8500 NW Johnson St. Website faispdx.org Phone 503-292-7776

Admission Deadline

Rolling (February 1: priority consideration)

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German International School School Type

International Baccalaureate (IB) and language immersion Grades Offered

2 years to fifth grade Languages Taught

German and Mandarin Number of Students

250

Student / Teacher Ratio

Grades K-fifth: 16-to-1 Average Class Size

12-16

Admission Deadline

Rolling Tuition

$11,600-$15,650 annual

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

International School of Portland School Type

Language immersion and International Baccalaureate (IB) Grades Offered

Preschool to fifth grade Languages Taught

Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish Number of Students

390

Student/Teacher Ratio

9-to-1 Average Class Size

14 Tuition

$12,460-$20,590 Admission Deadline

Rolling

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Give an education that extends beyond borders.

For more than 30 years, we’ve provided our unique blend of full language immersion, dynamic academics and multicultural community.

Chinese, Japanese or Spanish immersion. International Baccalaureate.

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

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Northwest Academy School Type

Arts focused, college prep Grades Offered

Sixth to 12th grade Religious Affiliation

NA Languages Taught

Chinese, French and Spanish Number of Students

250

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!

Address

1130 SW Main St. Website

nwacademy.org School Phone

503-223-3367

Email Address

admissions@nwacademy.org

Portland Christian Schools School Type

College prep

Grades Offered

Preschool to 12th grade Religious Affiliation

Christian non-denominational Languages Taught

Spanish (Pre-K-12), and Latin and French (8-12) Number of Students

500 (K-12)

Student/Teacher Ratio

13-to-1 Tuition

$6,859-$10,508 Admission Deadline

Rolling

Activities

Arts, athletics and student clubs

Portland Christian Schools (PCS) is an independent, fully accredited, college-prep, Christian school established in 1947. Our students excel academically and participate in many extracurricular programs, including championship sports teams and award-winning arts and music programs. At PCS your student will prepare for college while fully engaging in life.

Address Two campuses: 12425 NE San Rafael St.

and 11845 SE Market St. Website pcschools.org Phone 503-256-3960

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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: $21,152; middle school: $21,830 Financial Aid Available

Yes

Admission Deadline

February 1, 2022

Extracurricular Activities

Sports, writing and community service

PJA provides an academically rich environment that supports each student’s personal growth and development, from 6 weeks through eighth grade. Our hands-on interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking and community engagement.

At PJA, students are empowered to think for themselves and work for the world.

Address 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Website pjaproud.org Phone 503-244-0126

Tucker Maxon School School Type

Academic excellence, communications, STEM Grades Offered

Preschool to fifth grade Number of Students

110

Student/Teacher Ratio

8-to-1

Average Class Size

12

Inclusive/Accessible Supports

Deaf and hard of hearing inclusion Tuition

$900/month elementary, $970/month preschool (other services see website) Admission Deadline

August 23 (Rolling, as space is available) Extracurricular Activities

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We will welcome your children safely back to campus on September 7. We have small classes with new state-of-the-art HVAC and air filtration systems, plus a treehouse, a greenhouse, and outdoor classrooms. We focus on IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and access). Classes are mostly full, so contact us ASAP. Address 2860 SE Holgate Blvd.

Website tuckermaxon.org Phone 503-235-6551

Private School Guide 2021 Accepting Applications for 2021-2022

REIMAGINE EDUCATION A Small K–8 Learning Community Cultivating Imagination, Intellect, and Insight Learners actively engage in creative challenges, contribute to the community, and discover areas of personal interest for exploration.

Enrolling ages 4+ to 14.

G E T B AC K O N T R AC K !

Small class sizes. Big opportunities.

Preschool - 5th grade: 503-256-5455

6th - 12th grade: 503-256-3960 info@pcschools.org Schedule a tour today! admissions@renpdx.org | 971.221.2311 | renpdx.org

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Day Care to 6th grade

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

ILA offers a world-class education, harmonizing the best of the French and American educational systems. We offer high academic standards to our multicultural community.

• Hands-on, Hand fun and inspiring learning • Top academic performance • Native French certified teachers • Small class sizes • ILA welcomes students physically on campus, in the day care, preschool & elementary levels • ILA welcomes students with no French up to 3rd grade and it works • Healthy wooded, and other outdoor teaching spaces .

Virtual tours at www.ilapdx.org For more information call 503-662-8452.

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 14788 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego contact@ilapdx.com

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