Very Good
#45 of 186 private schools in OR
Top 24% of private schools
Puddletown School
Elementary School
7220 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, Portland, OR 97202
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Oregon private schools
#45 of 186
In Portland
#20 of 55
public schools
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Puddletown School
Elementary School in Portland · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Puddletown School
Puddletown School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. Puddletown School serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Puddletown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 186 private schools in OR.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- OR avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 43 students, Puddletown 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 7.2:1 students to teachers, Puddletown School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Puddletown 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
BetaHow Puddletown School compares to 134 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Puddletown School (this school) | 7.3 |
| Lewis Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Duniway Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Woodstock Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Lane Middle School | 6.5 |
| Sellwood Middle School | 8.7 |
| Grout Elementary School | 9.0 |
| Llewellyn Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Arleta Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Whitman Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Creston Elementary School | 9.5 |
| Woodmere Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Winterhaven School | 9.5 |
| Marysville Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Kellogg Middle School | 9.0 |
| Richmond Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Atkinson Elementary School | 9.0 |
| Kelly Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Hosford Middle School | 8.7 |
| Riverdale Grade School | 9.7 |
| Abernethy Elementary School | 9.4 |
Showing 20 of 134 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
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
7220 SE CESAR E CHAVEZ BLVD, Portland, OR 97202
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Puddletown School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Llewellyn Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Creston Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Woodstock Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Portland | 0.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Lewis Elementary School Portland | 0.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Duniway Elementary School Portland | 0.4 mi | 8.6 |
| WHOLE CHILD MONTESSORI CENTER Portland | 0.6 mi | — |
| Ardenwald Elementary School Milwaukie | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Woodstock Elementary School Portland | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| SUNSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Lane Middle School Portland | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Grout Elementary School Portland | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| TUCKER MAXON SCHOOL Portland | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Lewelling Elementary School Milwaukie | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Creston Elementary School Portland | 1.7 mi | 9.5 |
| ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL Portland | 1.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Sellwood Middle School Portland | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| MT SCOTT PARK CENTER FOR LEARNING Portland | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Arleta Elementary School Portland | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| PORTLAND WALDORF SCHOOL Milwaukie | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Llewellyn Elementary School Portland | 1.5 mi | 9.6 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Milwaukie | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School Milwaukie | 2.1 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 97202 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,353
Median Home Value
$684,800
Median Rent
$1,674/mo
Population
44,107
College Educated
64.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
37.4
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| Klamath Home Learning Academy Klamath Falls, OR | 7.1 |
| LITTLE FRIENDS MONTESSORI Salem, OR | 7.5 |
| GOODTIME CHINESE SCHOOL Portland, OR | 7.0 |
| INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Lake Oswego, OR | 7.0 |
| THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF BEND Bend, OR | 7.0 |
| HARMONY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland, OR | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Puddletown School
What grades does Puddletown School serve?
Puddletown School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Puddletown School?
Puddletown School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puddletown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Puddletown School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Puddletown School rank in OR?
Puddletown School ranks #45 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is Puddletown School's MySchoolScout rating?
Puddletown School 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 Puddletown School a private school?
Yes, Puddletown 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 Puddletown School a religious school?
No, Puddletown School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Phone
- (503) 233-8069
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