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#101 of 186 private schools in OR

St Cecilia School

Elementary School

12250 SW 5TH ST, Beaverton, OR 97005

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

270

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

270

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#101 of 186

In Beaverton

#5 of 8

public schools

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About St Cecilia School

St Cecilia School is a private elementary school in Beaverton, OR. St Cecilia School serves approximately 270 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Cecilia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it comparesOn par with OR schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

St Cecilia 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 St Cecilia School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Beaverton, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

This School

17.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

270

This School

547

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

7.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.7% vs 0%

Asian 9.6% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

St Cecilia School Beaverton Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Cecilia School (this school)	—	270	15.1:1	6.2
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy	0.9 mi	669	21.6:1	6.5
Fir Grove Elementary School	1.0 mi	342	14.9:1	7.7
Vose Elementary School	1.1 mi	707	15.4:1	8.0
Highland Park Middle School	1.2 mi	652	19.8:1	7.0
Hope Chinese Charter School	1.2 mi	376	17.1:1	9.8
Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School	1.6 mi	420	18.3:1	7.1
McKay Elementary School	1.7 mi	244	12.2:1	7.7
Whitford Middle School	1.7 mi	773	17.2:1	7.5
Chehalem Elementary School	1.7 mi	390	14.4:1	8.1
Barnes Elementary School	1.8 mi	432	13.9:1	4.7
Greenway Elementary School	2.0 mi	275	13.8:1	5.7
Hiteon Elementary School	2.1 mi	470	18.1:1	8.5
Sexton Mountain Elementary School	2.3 mi	438	16.8:1	8.8
Meadow Park Middle School	2.4 mi	688	15.6:1	6.4
Aloha-Huber Park School	2.5 mi	910	16:1	6.0
Conestoga Middle School	2.5 mi	831	20.8:1	6.7
Mountain View Middle School	2.6 mi	834	16.7:1	4.5
Cooper Mountain Elementary School	2.6 mi	398	17.3:1	8.2
International School of Beaverton	2.8 mi	870	21.2:1	8.5
Beaver Acres Elementary School	2.8 mi	761	14.9:1	5.0

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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

B- 4.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,109.8

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 52%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 270

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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 65.9%

Two or More 11.1%

Hispanic 10.7%

Asian 9.6%

Black 1.1%

Native American 0.7%

Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12250 SW 5TH ST, Beaverton, OR 97005

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Cecilia School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hope Chinese Charter School (rated 9.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ridgewood Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Portland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hiteon Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Beaverton, see our Beaverton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Beaverton	0.3 mi	86	7.5
Beaverton High School Beaverton	0.4 mi	1,476	5.6
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy Beaverton	0.9 mi	669	6.5
Vose Elementary School Beaverton	1.1 mi	707	8.0
Fir Grove Elementary School Beaverton	1.0 mi	342	7.7
William Walker Elementary School Portland	1.3 mi	506	6.4
Highland Park Middle School Beaverton	1.2 mi	652	7.0
Hope Chinese Charter School Beaverton	1.2 mi	376	9.8
Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School Beaverton	1.6 mi	420	7.1
Cedar Park Middle School Portland	1.7 mi	645	7.4
CEDAR HILLS KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL Portland	1.8 mi	16	—
VALLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Beaverton	1.3 mi	413	7.4
VALLEY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Beaverton	1.3 mi	340	6.1
Barnes Elementary School Beaverton	1.8 mi	432	4.7
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Beaverton	1.8 mi	265	7.4
Whitford Middle School Beaverton	1.7 mi	773	7.5
Greenway Elementary School Beaverton	2.0 mi	275	5.7
Ridgewood Elementary School Portland	1.7 mi	378	9.3
McKay Elementary School Beaverton	1.7 mi	244	7.7
Hiteon Elementary School Beaverton	2.1 mi	470	8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97005 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,306

Median Home Value

$476,000

Median Rent

$1,551/mo

Population

27,812

College Educated

38.1%

Homeownership

39.5%

Avg Commute

24.1 min

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Median Age

36.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Earl Boyles Elementary Portland, OR	369	6.2
Farmington View Elementary School Hillsboro, OR	235	6.2
Irving Elementary School Eugene, OR	271	6.2
Maple Elementary School Springfield, OR	249	6.2
Mt View Elementary School Corvallis, OR	231	6.2
Myrtle Crest School Myrtle Point, OR	321	6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Cecilia School

What grades does St Cecilia School serve?

St Cecilia School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Cecilia School?

St Cecilia School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Cecilia School rank in OR?

St Cecilia School ranks #101 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is St Cecilia School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Cecilia School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Cecilia School a private school?

Yes, St Cecilia School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Cecilia School a religious school?

St Cecilia School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 94 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 63 Good Transit
Bike Score: 84 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 270
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.2 hours
Days Per Year: 179 days
Setting: Small City
County: Washington County
Phone: (503) 644-2619

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