Very Good
#49 of 186 private schools in OR
Top 26% of private schools
Portland Waldorf School
School · Milwaukie, OR
A private school in Milwaukie, OR serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2300 SE HARRISON ST, Milwaukie, OR 97222
- 8.9:1 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 Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,441
Median home value
$465,100
Median rent
$1,592/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunstone Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK | 2.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Clackamas Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Park AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 3–12 | 3.4 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Paideia Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Waldorf School is listed in Milwaukie, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School is a private school in Milwaukie, OR, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portland Waldorf School
What grades does Portland Waldorf School serve?
Portland Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Portland Waldorf School?
Portland Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland Waldorf School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Portland Waldorf School rank in OR?
Portland Waldorf School ranks #49 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is Portland Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portland Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Portland Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Portland Waldorf 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 Portland Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Portland Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Phone
- (503) 654-2200
- Area population (ZIP 97222)
- 36,643
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 97222; 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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