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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.

Pacific University

Pacific University

Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, healthcare, and optometry, with hands-on learning experiences across four campuses in Oregon.

Portland Community College

Portland Community College

Portland Community College (PCC) is Oregon’s largest higher education institution, offering 90+ degree and certification programs, workforce training, and transfer pathways, with four campuses and flexible learning options across the Portland metro area.

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Linfield University (formerly Linfield College)

Linfield University (formerly Linfield College)

Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon, offers undergraduate degrees in arts, sciences, and professional programs. Known for its affordability and excellence, Linfield fosters intellectual challenge and creativity within a collaborative environment.

George Fox University

George Fox University

George Fox University is Oregon’s largest private Christian university, offering top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and national recognition for academic excellence and research.

Lewis & Clark College

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

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.

Gaston School District

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

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

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

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.

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.

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