Very Good
#46 of 186 private schools in OR
Top 24% of private schools
Portland Jewish Academy
Elementary School · Portland, OR
A private elementary school in Portland, OR serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6651 SW CAPITOL HWY, Portland, OR 97219
- 3.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Portland Jewish Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,525
Median home value
$651,600
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97219; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maimonides Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Hilltop Early Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Rieke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Capitol Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Portland Jewish Academy is listed in Portland, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Portland Jewish Academy
Portland Jewish Academy is a private elementary school in Portland, OR, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portland Jewish Academy
What grades does Portland Jewish Academy serve?
Portland Jewish Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Portland Jewish Academy?
Portland Jewish Academy has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Jewish Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland Jewish Academy is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Portland Jewish Academy rank in OR?
Portland Jewish Academy ranks #46 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is Portland Jewish Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Portland Jewish Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Portland Jewish Academy a private school?
Yes, Portland Jewish Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish 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 Jewish Academy a religious school?
Portland Jewish Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Phone
- (503) 244-0126
- Area population (ZIP 97219)
- 43,111
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 97219; 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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