Below Average

#175 of 186 private schools in OR

Portland Adventist Elementary School

Elementary School

3990 NW 1ST ST, Gresham, OR 97030

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

312

Student-Teacher

18.4:1

Score

4.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

312

Student-Teacher

18.4:1

Score

4.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About Portland Adventist Elementary School

Portland Adventist Elementary School is a private elementary school in Gresham, OR. Portland Adventist Elementary School serves approximately 312 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Portland Adventist Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares2.2 pts below OR schools

4.3

This school 4.3 · Below Average
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Portland Adventist Elementary 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 Portland Adventist Elementary School compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Gresham, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.4:1

This School

19.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

312

This School

449

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.3

This School

5.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.5% vs 0%

Black 0.6% vs 0%

Asian 0.6% vs 0%

Portland Adventist Elementary School Gresham Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Portland Adventist Elementary School (this school)	—	312	18.4:1	4.3
Hollydale Elementary School	0.9 mi	447	18.6:1	3.9
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School	1.7 mi	267	20.5:1	4.2
Butler Creek Elementary School	1.8 mi	519	20.8:1	6.5
Metro East Web Academy	2.0 mi	717	21.7:1	4.7
North Gresham Elementary School	2.1 mi	560	18.7:1	3.6
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	2.2 mi	315	18.5:1	6.9
Highland Elementary School	2.5 mi	420	17.5:1	3.8
Clear Creek Middle School	2.5 mi	642	18.9:1	3.6
East Gresham Elementary School	2.5 mi	563	18.2:1	6.9
Dexter McCarty Middle School	2.7 mi	510	19.6:1	5.6
Gresham Arthur Academy	2.7 mi	171	17.1:1	8.4
Hogan Cedars Elementary School	3.3 mi	455	18.2:1	4.3
Hall Elementary School	3.4 mi	397	18.9:1	2.6
Gordon Russell Middle School	3.7 mi	635	19.8:1	3.5
Powell Valley Elementary School	4.3 mi	357	19.8:1	3.6
Kelly Creek Elementary School	4.4 mi	360	20:1	6.0
West Orient Middle School	5.9 mi	395	19.8:1	4.3
East Orient Elementary School	6.1 mi	351	18.5:1	8.0

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

C 2.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 2.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 10%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 312

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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 94.9%

Hispanic 3.5%

Black 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

Two or More 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3990 NW 1ST ST, Gresham, OR 97030

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Portland Adventist Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARMONY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Portland), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pleasant Valley Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rockwood Preparatory Academy (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Portland), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Gresham, see our Gresham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Centennial High School Gresham	0.3 mi	1,731	3.4
Meadows Elementary Portland	0.4 mi	301	4.9
Centennial Middle School Portland	0.5 mi	867	4.9
Powell Butte Elementary School Portland	0.6 mi	411	6.3
HARMONY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland	1.2 mi	31	6.9
Hollydale Elementary School Gresham	0.9 mi	447	3.9
MORNINGSTAR MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHILDREN Portland	1.3 mi	7	—
Rockwood Preparatory Academy Portland	1.4 mi	374	6.7
Patrick Lynch Elementary Portland	1.3 mi	342	5.7
Alder Elementary School Portland	1.6 mi	377	4.7
Butler Creek Elementary School Gresham	1.8 mi	519	6.5
Davis Elementary School Portland	1.9 mi	332	5.8
OPEN SCHOOL EAST Portland	1.8 mi	95	7.8
Hartley Elementary School Portland	2.2 mi	313	6.6
Parklane Elementary School Portland	1.8 mi	437	4.6
Pleasant Valley Elementary School Gresham	2.2 mi	315	6.9
Oliver Middle Portland	1.8 mi	447	2.3
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School Gresham	1.7 mi	267	4.2
Center for Advanced Learning Gresham	1.7 mi	1	—
Hauton B Lee Middle School Portland	2.5 mi	646	4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,793

Median Home Value

$418,100

Median Rent

$1,604/mo

Population

38,471

College Educated

21.3%

Homeownership

44.3%

Avg Commute

26.6 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Median Age

36.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Portland Adventist Elementary School

What grades does Portland Adventist Elementary School serve?

Portland Adventist Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Portland Adventist Elementary School?

Portland Adventist Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Adventist Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Portland Adventist Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Portland Adventist Elementary School rank in OR?

Portland Adventist Elementary School ranks #175 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Portland Adventist Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Portland Adventist Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Portland Adventist Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Portland Adventist Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Portland Adventist Elementary School a religious school?

Portland Adventist Elementary School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 33 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 46 Some Transit
Bike Score: 82 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 312
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 17
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Multnomah County
Phone: (503) 665-4102

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