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#133 of 186 private schools in OR
Columbia County Christian School
Elementary School · Saint Helens, OR
A private elementary school in Saint Helens, OR serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
56523 COLUMBIA RIVER HWY, Saint Helens, OR 97051
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
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Where Columbia County Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,837
Median home value
$369,300
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Columbia Family SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Warren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–3 | 0.2 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Scappoose Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Mcbride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia County Christian School is listed in Saint Helens, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Columbia County Christian School
Columbia County Christian School is a private elementary school in Saint Helens, OR, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia County Christian School
What grades does Columbia County Christian School serve?
Columbia County Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Columbia County Christian School?
Columbia County Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia County Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia County Christian School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Columbia County Christian School rank in OR?
Columbia County Christian School ranks #133 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is Columbia County Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia County Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Columbia County Christian School a private school?
Yes, Columbia County Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Columbia County Christian School a religious school?
Columbia County Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Phone
- (503) 366-9209
- Area population (ZIP 97051)
- 17,589
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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