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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.

Warner Pacific University

Warner Pacific University

Warner Pacific University offers an affordable, faith-based liberal arts education, with small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and a student loan assistance program for graduates working in service-focused careers.

Reed College

Reed College

Reed College is one of the nation’s most intellectually rigorous liberal arts colleges, offering small classes, independent inquiry, and a challenging academic environment in Portland, Oregon.

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Reynolds School District

Reynolds School District

Reynolds School District (RSD) serves 10,000+ students in Portland, Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village, and Troutdale, providing technology-integrated learning, academic excellence, and a commitment to equity and student success.

Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is the largest school district in the Pacific Northwest, serving 48,500+ students with Pre-K through 12th-grade education, including language immersion, early learning, and career and technical education programs.

Gresham-Barlow School District

Gresham-Barlow School District

Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD) serves 11,700 students in Oregon’s fourth-largest city, offering strong academics, AP courses, STEM programs, and career and technical education in a diverse and growing urban community.

David Douglas School District

David Douglas School District

David Douglas School District (DDSD) serves a diverse community in Portland, OR, offering strong academic programs, dedicated instructional time for literacy and math, and community resources like a swimming pool and performing arts center

Portland Jewish Academy

Portland Jewish Academy

Portland Jewish Academy (PJA) is a fully accredited, independent Jewish Community Day School, offering inquiry-based learning, STEAM education, and Jewish values-driven instruction for infants through 8th grade in a small-class, project-oriented environment.

Portland Adventist Academy

Portland Adventist Academy

Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) is a faith-based private high school in Portland, offering a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education with small class sizes, AP courses, and a commitment to spiritual growth and leadership.

Portland Christian School

Portland Christian School

Portland Christian School is a non-denominational private school offering Christ-centered education from early childhood through 12th grade, with strong academics, small class sizes, and a 98% college enrollment rate.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School (OLL) in Lake Oswego provides faith-based Pre-K through 8th-grade education, fostering academic excellence, leadership, and spiritual growth in a nurturing Catholic community.

Evergreen Virtual Academy (EVA)

Evergreen Virtual Academy (EVA)

Evergreen Virtual Academy (EVA) is a tuition-free, K-12 online public charter school that offers personalized, flexible learning with state-licensed teacher support, a research-based curriculum, and virtual extracurricular activities for students across Oregon.

Oregon Episcopal School

Oregon Episcopal School

Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in Portland is a Pre-K through 12th grade independent college-preparatory school, offering rigorous academics, hands-on learning, and a diverse boarding program, preparing students for higher education and global leadership.

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