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#85 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 45% of private schools

Cedarwood Waldorf School

Elementary School

3030 SW 2ND AVE, Portland, OR 97201

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

222

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

222

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#85 of 186

In Portland

#38 of 55

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About Cedarwood Waldorf School

Cedarwood Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. Cedarwood Waldorf School serves approximately 222 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cedarwood Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it comparesOn par with OR schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 7:1 students to teachers, Cedarwood Waldorf School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Cedarwood Waldorf School 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.

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How Cedarwood Waldorf School compares to 134 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

This School

17.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

222

This School

398

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

7.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.1% vs 0%

Black 1.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.4% vs 0%

Cedarwood Waldorf School Portland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cedarwood Waldorf School (this school)	—	222	7:1	6.5
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science	0.7 mi	207	20.7:1	8.0
Ainsworth Elementary School	1.1 mi	585	20.2:1	9.2
Abernethy Elementary School	1.4 mi	330	19.4:1	9.4
Winterhaven School	1.5 mi	315	19.7:1	9.5
Emerson School	1.6 mi	134	19.1:1	7.6
Gray Middle School	1.7 mi	471	20.5:1	8.8
Rieke Elementary School	1.9 mi	288	19.2:1	9.6
Metropolitan Learning Center	1.9 mi	337	14.7:1	8.1
Buckman Elementary School	2.0 mi	371	16.1:1	7.3
Hosford Middle School	2.1 mi	517	20.7:1	8.7
Llewellyn Elementary School	2.1 mi	393	15.7:1	9.6
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School	2.2 mi	378	12.6:1	9.7
Bridlemile Elementary School	2.3 mi	446	17.8:1	9.3
Grout Elementary School	2.4 mi	302	16.8:1	9.0
da Vinci Middle School	2.5 mi	406	16.9:1	7.5
Chapman Elementary School	2.5 mi	344	18.1:1	6.3
Sunnyside Environmental School	2.6 mi	447	18.6:1	8.2
Harriet Tubman Middle School	2.7 mi	321	13.4:1	9.3
Capitol Hill Elementary School	2.7 mi	361	21.2:1	9.0
Hayhurst Elementary School	2.8 mi	562	17.6:1	9.2

Showing 20 of 134 schools. View all schools in Portland

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

A 8.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,072.5

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 18%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 222

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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)

White 90.1%

Two or More 7.2%

Black 1.4%

Hispanic 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3030 SW 2ND AVE, Portland, OR 97201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cedarwood Waldorf School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rieke Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winterhaven School (rated 9.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Abernethy Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL Portland	0.3 mi	52	5.6
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORTLAND Portland	0.4 mi	286	8.7
A RENAISSANCE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Portland	0.7 mi	129	8.6
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science Portland	0.7 mi	207	8.0
PORTLAND CHINESE SCHOOL Portland	0.8 mi	50	1.8
ST JAMES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Portland	1.0 mi	10	—
URBAN ED ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OUTSIDE IN SCHOOL Portland	1.1 mi	59	5.6
NORTHWEST ACADEMY Portland	1.2 mi	239	8.4
Lincoln High School Portland	1.4 mi	1,579	7.8
Ainsworth Elementary School Portland	1.1 mi	585	9.2
Emerson School Portland	1.6 mi	134	7.6
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Portland	1.7 mi	1,650	5.7
Abernethy Elementary School Portland	1.4 mi	330	9.4
Gray Middle School Portland	1.7 mi	471	8.8
Metropolitan Learning Center Portland	1.9 mi	337	8.1
Rieke Elementary School Portland	1.9 mi	288	9.6
Winterhaven School Portland	1.5 mi	315	9.5
L'ETOILE FRENCH IMMERSION SCHOOL Portland	2.1 mi	107	7.0
VENN ACADEMY Portland	1.5 mi	15	—
HILLTOP EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Portland	1.9 mi	10	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,074

Median Home Value

$648,400

Median Rent

$1,565/mo

Population

17,229

College Educated

66.6%

Homeownership

29.2%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

19.6%

Median Age

33.3

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CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milwaukie, OR	221	6.5
Fern Hill Elementary School Forest Grove, OR	256	6.5
Heppner Elementary School Heppner, OR	186	6.5
North Marion Primary School Aurora, OR	310	6.5
Rigler Elementary School Portland, OR	255	6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cedarwood Waldorf School

What grades does Cedarwood Waldorf School serve?

Cedarwood Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cedarwood Waldorf School?

Cedarwood Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarwood Waldorf School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedarwood Waldorf School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cedarwood Waldorf School rank in OR?

Cedarwood Waldorf School ranks #85 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Cedarwood Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedarwood Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cedarwood Waldorf School a private school?

Yes, Cedarwood Waldorf School 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 Cedarwood Waldorf School a religious school?

No, Cedarwood Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 83 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 83 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 82 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 222
Gender Split: 44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Teachers (FTE): 32
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 165 days
Setting: Large City
County: Multnomah County
Phone: (503) 245-1477

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