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#4 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 2% of private schools

Park Academy

School

1915 SOUTHSHORE BLVD, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Private

Enrollment

101

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

8.5

Grades

3rd – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#4 of 186

In Lake Oswego

#1 of 4

public schools

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Park Academy

8.5/10

School in Lake Oswego · grades 3rd – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Palisades World Language School

5.8/10

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

Lakeridge High School

8.2/10

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About Park Academy

Park Academy is a private school in Lake Oswego, OR. Park Academy serves approximately 101 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares2.2 pts above OR schools
  • This school 8.5 · Excellent
  • OR avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 101 students, Park Academy 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 5.6:1 students to teachers, Park Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Park Academy 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 Park Academy compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Lake Oswego, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
This School
vs
16.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
101
This School
vs
614
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.5
This School
vs
8.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 8.9% vs 0%
Black 6.9% vs 0%
Asian 4% vs 0%
Park Academy Lake Oswego Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Park Academy (this school) 8.5
Palisades World Language School 5.8
Lakeridge High School 8.2
Hallinan Elementary School 9.3
Forest Hills Elementary School 9.6
Lake Oswego Middle School 9.2
Lake Oswego Senior High School 8.3
Westridge Elementary School 9.7
Lake Grove Elementary School 9.1
Lakeridge Middle School 8.9
Oak Creek Elementary School 8.9
River Grove Elementary School 9.2

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 9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 39%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 101
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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 77.2%
Hispanic 8.9%
Black 6.9%
Asian 4.0%
Pacific Islander 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1915 SOUTHSHORE BLVD, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Park Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Westridge Elementary School (rated 9.7/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Riverdale Grade School (rated 9.7/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Portland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Forest Hills Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lake Oswego, see our Lake Oswego schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Palisades World Language School Lake Oswego 0.6 mi 5.8
Lakeridge High School Lake Oswego 0.9 mi 8.2
Hallinan Elementary School Lake Oswego 0.9 mi 9.3
Forest Hills Elementary School Lake Oswego 1.3 mi 9.6
Lake Oswego Middle School Lake Oswego 1.5 mi 9.2
Lake Oswego Senior High School Lake Oswego 1.7 mi 8.3
Harmony Academy Marylhurst 1.5 mi 6.1
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Lake Oswego 1.6 mi 7.0
Westridge Elementary School Lake Oswego 1.7 mi 9.7
Stafford Primary School West Linn 2.3 mi 8.3
MAAYAN TORAH DAY SCHOOL Lake Oswego 2.1 mi 5.4
Lake Grove Elementary School Lake Oswego 1.8 mi 9.1
Stephenson Elementary School Portland 2.5 mi 9.4
New Urban High School Milwaukie 2.0 mi 6.4
SONSHINE EXPRESS PRESCHOOL Lake Oswego 2.4 mi
Riverdale Grade School Portland 2.6 mi 9.7
WEST HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL-LAKE OSWEGO Lake Oswego 2.1 mi
Riverside Elementary School Milwaukie 2.1 mi 5.2
Oak Grove Elementary Milwaukie 2.3 mi 5.6
Lakeridge Middle School Lake Oswego 2.2 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97034 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$147,688

Median Home Value

$995,900

Median Rent

$2,030/mo

Population

21,119

College Educated

74.5%

Homeownership

76.1%

Avg Commute

23.5 min

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Median Age

49.3

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School Rating
WESTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tigard, OR 8.3
LIVINGSTONE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Salem, OR 7.8
Childs Way Charter School Dorena, OR 7.7
Arlington Community Charter School Arlington, OR 7.6
SUNSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland, OR 7.4
Jewell School Seaside, OR 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Park Academy

What grades does Park Academy serve?

Park Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Park Academy?

Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Park Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Park Academy rank in OR?

Park Academy ranks #4 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Park Academy a private school?

Yes, Park Academy 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 Park Academy a religious school?

No, Park Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
31 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
20 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
101
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clackamas County

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