Excellent
#2 of 186 private schools in OR
Top 1% of private schools
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
Elementary School
0234 SW BANCROFT ST, Portland, OR 97239
Enrollment
129
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
129
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Oregon private schools
#2 of 186
In Portland
#2 of 55
public schools
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A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
Elementary School in Portland · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences serves approximately 129 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 186 private schools in OR.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- OR avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 129 students, A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.9:1 students to teachers, A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences compares to 134 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences (this school) | 8.6 |
| The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science | 8.0 |
| Winterhaven School | 9.5 |
| Gray Middle School | 8.8 |
| Rieke Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Abernethy Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Llewellyn Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Ainsworth Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Grout Elementary School | 9.0 |
| Hosford Middle School | 8.7 |
| Capitol Hill Elementary School | 9.0 |
| Emerson School | 7.6 |
| Buckman Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Sellwood Middle School | 8.7 |
| Bridlemile Elementary School | 9.3 |
| Metropolitan Learning Center | 8.1 |
| Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School | 9.7 |
| Hayhurst Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Sunnyside Environmental School | 8.2 |
| Duniway Elementary School | 8.6 |
| da Vinci Middle School | 7.5 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OR
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
0234 SW BANCROFT ST, Portland, OR 97239
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rieke Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Llewellyn Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Winterhaven School (rated 9.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science Portland | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| CEDARWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL Portland | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL Portland | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORTLAND Portland | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Portland | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| L'ETOILE FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL Portland | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| PORTLAND CHINESE SCHOOL Portland | 1.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Winterhaven School Portland | 1.2 mi | 9.5 |
| Rieke Elementary School Portland | 1.4 mi | 9.6 |
| ST JAMES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Portland | 1.7 mi | — |
| URBAN ED ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OUTSIDE IN SCHOOL Portland | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Llewellyn Elementary School Portland | 1.5 mi | 9.6 |
| Abernethy Elementary School Portland | 1.5 mi | 9.4 |
| NORTHWEST ACADEMY Portland | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Gray Middle School Portland | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| VENN ACADEMY Portland | 1.6 mi | — |
| Ainsworth Elementary School Portland | 1.7 mi | 9.2 |
| Lincoln High School Portland | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| MAIMONIDES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Portland | 1.7 mi | — |
| Emerson School Portland | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 97239 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,795
Median Home Value
$713,100
Median Rent
$1,749/mo
Population
18,224
College Educated
73.6%
Homeownership
44.9%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Median Age
38.8
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Malin Elementary School Malin, OR | 8.6 |
| Nehalem Elementary School Nehalem, OR | 8.6 |
| ASHBROOK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Corvallis, OR | 8.5 |
| Gresham Arthur Academy Gresham, OR | 8.4 |
| Groner K-8 Hillsboro, OR | 8.4 |
| Eagle Charter School Salem, OR | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
What grades does A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences serve?
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences?
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences rank in OR?
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences ranks #2 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences a private school?
Yes, A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences a religious school?
No, A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 197 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Phone
- (503) 833-2680
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