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#140 of 186 private schools in OR

Pacific Crest Community School

High School

116 NE 29TH AVE, Portland, OR 97232

Private

Enrollment

85

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

5.6

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#140 of 186

In Portland

#49 of 55

public schools

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Pacific Crest Community School

5.6/10

High School in Portland · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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About Pacific Crest Community School

Pacific Crest Community School is a private high school in Portland, OR. Pacific Crest Community School serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Pacific Crest Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it comparesOn par with OR schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • OR avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 85 students, Pacific Crest Community 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.

At 8:1 students to teachers, Pacific Crest Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Pacific Crest Community 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 Crest Community School compares to 64 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
This School
vs
17.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
85
This School
vs
693
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
7.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.9% vs 0%
Asian 3.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.4% vs 0%
Black 1.2% vs 0%
Pacific Crest Community School Portland Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Pacific Crest Community School (this school) 5.6
da Vinci Middle School 7.5
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School 9.7
Sunnyside Environmental School 8.2
Laurelhurst Elementary School 9.3
Beverly Cleary School 9.3
Grant High School 8.3
Hosford Middle School 8.7
Mt Tabor Middle School 8.6
Cleveland High School 8.5
Beaumont Middle School 8.8
Harriet Tubman Middle School 9.3
Hassolo School
Franklin High School 5.7
Winterhaven School 9.5
Alliance High School 4.0
Vernon Elementary School 9.2
Roseway Heights School 5.4
Lincoln High School 7.8
Bridger Creative Science School 9.1
Kellogg Middle School 9.0

Showing 20 of 64 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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 3.1 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 14%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 85
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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 92.9%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic 2.4%
Black 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

116 NE 29TH AVE, Portland, OR 97232

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pacific Crest Community School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cleveland High School (rated 8.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grant High School (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
da Vinci Middle School Portland 0.2 mi 7.5
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Portland 0.4 mi 6.5
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School Portland 0.5 mi 9.7
Sunnyside Environmental School Portland 0.7 mi 8.2
ALL SAINTS CHOOL Portland 0.6 mi 6.7
VILLAGE FREE SCHOOL Portland 0.6 mi 6.4
Beverly Cleary School Portland 0.9 mi 9.3
Buckman Elementary School Portland 0.7 mi 7.3
Laurelhurst Elementary School Portland 0.8 mi 9.3
Grant High School Portland 1.1 mi 8.3
Hosford Middle School Portland 1.2 mi 8.7
THE MADELEINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Portland 1.5 mi 5.3
THE PORTLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland 1.1 mi 5.9
Irvington Elementary School Portland 1.4 mi 9.5
VENN ACADEMY Portland 1.5 mi
Richmond Elementary School Portland 1.4 mi 8.4
Alameda Elementary School Portland 1.6 mi 9.3
Abernethy Elementary School Portland 1.5 mi 9.4
Glencoe Elementary School Portland 1.3 mi 9.4
Cleveland High School Portland 1.8 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97232 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,278

Median Home Value

$801,300

Median Rent

$1,584/mo

Population

15,152

College Educated

65.4%

Homeownership

25.3%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

35.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pacific Crest Community School

What grades does Pacific Crest Community School serve?

Pacific Crest Community School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Pacific Crest Community School?

Pacific Crest Community School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Crest Community School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pacific Crest Community School rank in OR?

Pacific Crest Community School ranks #140 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Pacific Crest Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pacific Crest Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pacific Crest Community School a private school?

Yes, Pacific Crest Community 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 Pacific Crest Community School a religious school?

No, Pacific Crest Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
54 Good Transit
Bike Score
94 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
85
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Multnomah County

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