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#116 of 186 private schools in OR

St Ignatius School

Elementary School

3330 SE 43RD AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Private

Enrollment

213

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#116 of 186

In Portland

#44 of 55

public schools

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St Ignatius School

5.9/10

Elementary School in Portland · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Creston Elementary School

9.5/10

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8.4/10

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About St Ignatius School

St Ignatius School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. St Ignatius School serves approximately 213 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Ignatius School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares0.6 pts below OR schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

St Ignatius 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

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How St Ignatius School compares to 134 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
This School
vs
17.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
213
This School
vs
398
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.2% vs 0%
Asian 5.2% vs 0%
Black 4.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.2% vs 0%
St Ignatius School Portland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Ignatius School (this school) 5.9
Creston Elementary School 9.5
Richmond Elementary School 8.4
Atkinson Elementary School 9.0
Grout Elementary School 9.0
Hosford Middle School 8.7
Woodstock Elementary School 9.1
Sunnyside Environmental School 8.2
Kellogg Middle School 9.0
Arleta Elementary School 8.9
Glencoe Elementary School 9.4
Winterhaven School 9.5
Lewis Elementary School 8.6
Mt Tabor Middle School 8.6
Abernethy Elementary School 9.4
Marysville Elementary School 7.1
Bridger Creative Science School 9.1
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School 9.0
Lane Middle School 6.5
Duniway Elementary School 8.6
da Vinci Middle School 7.5

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

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,152.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 43%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 213
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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 73.2%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 5.2%
Black 4.2%
Hispanic 4.2%
Native American 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3330 SE 43RD AVE, Portland, OR 97206

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Ignatius School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Creston Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Glencoe Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Woodstock Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Creston Elementary School Portland 0.2 mi 9.5
Richmond Elementary School Portland 0.6 mi 8.4
Franklin High School Portland 0.6 mi 5.7
Atkinson Elementary School Portland 0.8 mi 9.0
Grout Elementary School Portland 0.9 mi 9.0
Woodstock Elementary School Portland 1.1 mi 9.1
WHOLE CHILD MONTESSORI CENTER Portland 1.3 mi
Sunnyside Environmental School Portland 1.3 mi 8.2
TUCKER MAXON SCHOOL Portland 1.1 mi 7.4
MT SCOTT PARK CENTER FOR LEARNING Portland 1.1 mi 7.6
Glencoe Elementary School Portland 1.4 mi 9.4
Hosford Middle School Portland 1.1 mi 8.7
SUNSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland 1.4 mi 7.4
Cleveland High School Portland 1.0 mi 8.5
Lewis Elementary School Portland 1.7 mi 8.6
Arleta Elementary School Portland 1.3 mi 8.9
Kellogg Middle School Portland 1.3 mi 9.0
Mt Tabor Middle School Portland 1.7 mi 8.6
THE PORTLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland 1.8 mi 5.9
PUDDLETOWN SCHOOL Portland 1.9 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,233

Median Home Value

$480,500

Median Rent

$1,693/mo

Population

50,258

College Educated

49.3%

Homeownership

64.8%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

39.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Ignatius School

What grades does St Ignatius School serve?

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

How many students attend St Ignatius School?

St Ignatius School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Ignatius School rank in OR?

St Ignatius School ranks #116 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is St Ignatius School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Ignatius School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Ignatius School a private school?

Yes, St Ignatius 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 Ignatius School a religious school?

St Ignatius School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Transit Score
54 Good Transit
Bike Score
79 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
213
Gender Split
31% M / 69% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large City
County
Multnomah County

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