Very Good

#50 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 26% of private schools

Childpeace Montessori School

Elementary School

1516 NW THURMAN ST, Portland, OR 97209

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

206

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

206

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#50 of 186

In Portland

#22 of 55

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About Childpeace Montessori School

Childpeace Montessori School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. Childpeace Montessori School serves approximately 206 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Childpeace Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares0.7 pts above OR schools

7.2

This school 7.2 · Very Good
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Childpeace Montessori 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 Childpeace Montessori School compares to 134 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

17.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

206

This School

398

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.2

This School

7.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 68% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.3% vs 0%

Asian 4.9% vs 0%

Black 0.5% vs 0%

Childpeace Montessori School Portland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Childpeace Montessori School (this school)	—	206	12.1:1	7.2
Metropolitan Learning Center	0.7 mi	337	14.7:1	8.1
Emerson School	0.9 mi	134	19.1:1	7.6
Chapman Elementary School	0.9 mi	344	18.1:1	6.3
Harriet Tubman Middle School	0.9 mi	321	13.4:1	9.3
Boise-Eliot Elementary School	1.1 mi	307	13.3:1	4.2
Kairos PDX	1.4 mi	242	13.4:1	7.2
Beach Elementary School	1.6 mi	325	18.1:1	9.3
Irvington Elementary School	1.7 mi	235	15.7:1	9.5
Ainsworth Elementary School	1.9 mi	585	20.2:1	9.2
The Ivy School	1.9 mi	277	18.5:1	8.5
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School	2.1 mi	305	13.9:1	8.7
Buckman Elementary School	2.1 mi	371	16.1:1	7.3
Ockley Green Middle School	2.2 mi	428	16.5:1	7.7
Sabin Elementary School	2.2 mi	302	17.8:1	9.2
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School	2.2 mi	378	12.6:1	9.7
da Vinci Middle School	2.4 mi	406	16.9:1	7.5
Alameda Elementary School	2.6 mi	521	21.7:1	9.3
Chief Joseph Elementary School	2.6 mi	265	18.9:1	9.1
Abernethy Elementary School	2.7 mi	330	19.4:1	9.4
Beverly Cleary School	2.7 mi	558	20.7:1	9.3

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

B+ 6.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,204

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 49%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 206

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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 68.0%

Two or More 18.4%

Hispanic 7.3%

Asian 4.9%

Black 0.5%

Native American 0.5%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1516 NW THURMAN ST, Portland, OR 97209

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Childpeace Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Beach Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ainsworth Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORTLAND (rated 8.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Metropolitan Learning Center Portland	0.7 mi	337	8.1
Emerson School Portland	0.9 mi	134	7.6
Lincoln High School Portland	1.1 mi	1,579	7.8
NORTHWEST ACADEMY Portland	1.2 mi	239	8.4
URBAN ED ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OUTSIDE IN SCHOOL Portland	1.3 mi	59	5.6
Chapman Elementary School Portland	0.9 mi	344	6.3
Harriet Tubman Middle School Portland	0.9 mi	321	9.3
Boise-Eliot Elementary School Portland	1.1 mi	307	4.2
ST JAMES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Portland	1.4 mi	10	—
CLASS ACADEMY Portland	1.0 mi	117	5.4
Beach Elementary School Portland	1.6 mi	325	9.3
PORTLAND CHINESE SCHOOL Portland	1.6 mi	50	1.8
Kairos PDX Portland	1.4 mi	242	7.2
The Ivy School Portland	1.9 mi	277	8.5
Ainsworth Elementary School Portland	1.9 mi	585	9.2
Jefferson High School Portland	1.9 mi	525	7.1
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORTLAND Portland	2.1 mi	286	8.7
BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL Portland	2.2 mi	52	5.6
Ockley Green Middle School Portland	2.2 mi	428	7.7
CEDARWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL Portland	2.4 mi	222	6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,059

Median Home Value

$573,700

Median Rent

$1,669/mo

Population

21,727

College Educated

66.3%

Homeownership

21.7%

Avg Commute

21.1 min

Poverty Rate

17.9%

Median Age

36.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Candalaria Elementary School Salem, OR	285	7.2
Crane Elementary School Crane, OR	173	7.2
Kairos PDX Portland, OR	242	7.2
Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary School Corvallis, OR	273	7.2
Shady Cove School Shady Cove, OR	213	7.2
Union Elementary School Union, OR	207	7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Childpeace Montessori School

What grades does Childpeace Montessori School serve?

Childpeace Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Childpeace Montessori School?

Childpeace Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Childpeace Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Childpeace Montessori School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Childpeace Montessori School rank in OR?

Childpeace Montessori School ranks #50 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Childpeace Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Childpeace Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Childpeace Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Childpeace Montessori 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 Childpeace Montessori School a religious school?

No, Childpeace Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 61 Good Transit
Bike Score: 98 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 206
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 17
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 172 days
Setting: Large City
County: Multnomah County
Phone: (503) 222-1197

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