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.
Lewis & Clark College
Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR, offers top-tier undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, earning national recognition for Fulbright scholars, sustainability leadership, and innovative academics.
Corban University
Corban University in Salem, Oregon, is a top-ranked Christian university offering over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs with a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a biblical worldview-based education.
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Oregon City School District
Oregon City School District (OCSD) is a top-performing public school district, serving Oregon City and southwestern Clackamas County, with a focus on academic excellence, student engagement, and innovative learning programs.
North Clackamas School District
North Clackamas School District (NCSD) serves Milwaukie, Happy Valley, and surrounding areas, offering academic excellence, career and technical education (CTE), STEM programs, and diverse learning opportunities to ensure student success.
Lake Oswego School District
Lake Oswego School District (LOSD) is Oregon’s top-ranked public school district, consistently recognized for academic excellence, high student achievement, and innovative programs, placing it among the top 10% of schools in the state.
Gladstone School District
The Gladstone School District, located 15 minutes south of Portland, offers a high-quality, community-focused education with strong early learning programs, environmental sustainability initiatives, and high parental involvement across its four schools.
Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School in Portland is a college-preparatory, faith-based high school, offering AP courses, service learning, and a diverse student community, preparing students for higher education and leadership in a Catholic environment.
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood Waldorf School in Portland offers a holistic, experiential education for preschool through 8th grade, integrating academics, arts, and nature-based learning to foster creativity, critical thinking, and emotional resilience.
Catlin Gabel
Catlin Gabel in Portland is a top-ranked independent Pre-K through 12th grade school, offering a rigorous, inquiry-based education with small class sizes, hands-on learning, and strong arts, athletics, and outdoor programs.
Canby School District
Canby School District serves 5,000 students across nine schools in Clackamas County, offering a strong academic program, instructional technology, Career and Technical Education (CTE), music, theater, athletics, and robotics in a welcoming small-town environment.
Parkrose School District
Parkrose School District in Northeast Portland serves a diverse student population with a commitment to AVID strategies, digital learning, and inclusive education, ensuring academic success and college readiness for K-12 students.
Clark College
Clark College in Vancouver, WA, offers affordable, high-quality education with degrees in nursing, dental hygiene, health informatics, and mechatronics, along with GED programs, university transfer pathways, and workforce partnerships to prepare students for success.
