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#182 of 186 private schools in OR

Pacific Christian School

Elementary School

2203 4TH ST, Tillamook, OR 97141

Private

Enrollment

36

Student-Teacher

36:1

Score

3.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#182 of 186

In Tillamook

#2 of 2

public schools

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Pacific Christian School

3.5/10

Elementary School in Tillamook · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Liberty Elementary School

9.4/10

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Tillamook High School

6.3/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Pacific Christian School

Pacific Christian School is a private elementary school in Tillamook, OR. Pacific Christian School serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 36:1 student-teacher ratio. Pacific Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares3.0 pts below OR schools
  • This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
  • OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 36 students, Pacific Christian School 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.

Pacific Christian School runs 36:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Pacific Christian 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Pacific Christian School compares to the 6 public schools in Tillamook, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
This School
vs
12.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
36
This School
vs
347
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.5
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.4% vs 0%
Pacific Christian School Tillamook Public Avg

All Schools in Tillamook

School Rating
Pacific Christian School (this school) 3.5
Liberty Elementary School 9.4
Tillamook High School 6.3
Tillamook Junior High School 5.6
East Elementary School 6.6
Trask River High School
South Prairie Elementary School 6.4

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 1.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 36:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 11%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Enrollment 36
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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 94.4%
Two or More 5.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2203 4TH ST, Tillamook, OR 97141

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pacific Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Liberty Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Nehalem Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 18.5 miles away, in nearby Nehalem), which scores notably higher. Additionally, The Cannon Beach Academy (rated 8.3/10, 29.0 miles away, in nearby Cannon Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tillamook, see our Tillamook schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 31.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Liberty Elementary School Tillamook 0.3 mi 9.4
Tillamook High School Tillamook 0.5 mi 6.3
Tillamook Junior High School Tillamook 1.0 mi 5.6
East Elementary School Tillamook 1.1 mi 6.6
TILLAMOOK ADVENTIST SCHOOL Tillamook 1.3 mi 4.7
Trask River High School Tillamook 3.0 mi
South Prairie Elementary School Tillamook 3.5 mi 6.4
Garibaldi Elementary School Garibaldi 8.2 mi 6.8
Neah-Kah-Nie High School Rockaway Beach 13.5 mi 6.4
Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School Rockaway Beach 13.6 mi 7.8
Nestucca High School Cloverdale 17.5 mi 7.0
Nehalem Elementary School Nehalem 18.5 mi 8.6
Nestucca K8 Cloverdale 18.7 mi 5.0
NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL Neskowin 26.7 mi 5.6
The Cannon Beach Academy Cannon Beach 29.0 mi 8.3
Oceanlake Elementary School Lincoln City 33.7 mi 3.2
LINCOLN CITY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Lincoln City 33.7 mi 5.4
Willamina Elementary School Willamina 31.1 mi 5.1
Willamina High School Willamina 31.1 mi 5.0
Willamina Middle School Willamina 31.1 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97141 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,081

Median Home Value

$376,200

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

Population

12,734

College Educated

22.2%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty Rate

11%

Median Age

45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pacific Christian School

What grades does Pacific Christian School serve?

Pacific Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pacific Christian School?

Pacific Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Christian School is 36:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pacific Christian School rank in OR?

Pacific Christian School ranks #182 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Pacific Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pacific Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pacific Christian School a private school?

Yes, Pacific 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 Pacific Christian School a religious school?

Pacific Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Bike Score
80 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Tillamook County

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