Education is big in Portland and we have you covered. From information on childcare and Pre-K to college and beyond, this section will assist you in making informed decisions on which schools will best fit your needs.
Willamette University
Willamette University offers rigorous liberal arts, law, and business programs, providing unmatched access to Oregon’s state government, hands-on learning experiences, and sustainability initiatives in the Pacific Northwest.
University of Portland
University of Portland (UP) is a highly ranked private Catholic university, offering top-tier nursing, biology, and engineering programs, with small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong alumni connections in the Portland metro area.
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Gaston School District
Gaston School District (GSD) provides a personalized, community-driven K-12 education, offering academics, athletics, and open enrollment opportunities in a peaceful rural setting near Portland.
Forest Grove School District
Forest Grove School District (FGSD) serves 5,500+ students in Washington County, offering dual-language education, online learning options, and career technical programs in a growing Portland suburb.
Beaverton School District
Beaverton School District (BSD) serves over 40,000 students in Oregon’s third-largest school district, offering high-ranking schools, STEM education, AP courses, and community engagement opportunities in a top-rated Portland suburb.
Riverdale School District
Riverdale School District offers a highly ranked, small-school learning environment with rigorous academics, interdisciplinary learning, and strong college placement, serving Pre-K through 12th grade in Portland’s prestigious Riverdale community.
Valley Catholic School
Valley Catholic School in Beaverton, serving pre-K through 12th grade, combines faith-based education, strong academics, and a century-long tradition in music, providing students with a well-rounded, service-driven learning experience on a 43-acre campus.
The International School
The International School in Portland immerses students in Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese through an IB Primary Years Programme, fostering bilingual fluency, critical thinking, and global awareness from preschool through 5th grade.
St Marys Academy
St Marys Academy in Portland is a nationally recognized, all-girls Catholic college preparatory high school, offering rigorous academics, leadership opportunities, and faith-based education to prepare students for college and lifelong success.
St Joseph Catholic School
St Joseph Catholic School in Vancouver, WA, offers a faith-based, academically rigorous education for Preschool through 8th grade, integrating daily prayer, Mass, STEM, fine arts, athletics, and leadership development in a supportive Catholic environment.
St Anthony Catholic School
St Anthony Catholic School in Tigard offers a faith-based Pre-K through 8th-grade education, integrating academic excellence, Catholic values, Spanish, music, art, and physical education to nurture the whole child.
Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School (PWS) in Milwaukie, OR, offers a holistic, developmentally tailored education from preschool through high school, integrating rigorous academics, creative arts, and environmental stewardship in a collaborative, nature-connected learning environment.
