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#30 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 16% of private schools

Swallowtail School

Elementary School · Cornelius, OR

A private elementary school in Cornelius, OR serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

460 S HEATHER ST, Cornelius, OR 97113

  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A-8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment135
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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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The neighborhood

Where Swallowtail School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cornelius), 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

$93,131

Median home value

$434,100

Median rent

$1,457/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White72.6%
Asian14.1%
Hispanic10.4%
Black2.2%
Pacific Islander0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Echo Shaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–60.2 mi394Compare →
Fern Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–40.3 mi256Compare →
Cornelius Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–40.7 mi373Compare →
Free Orchards Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2K–61.2 mi385Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Swallowtail School is listed in Cornelius, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Swallowtail School

Swallowtail School is a private elementary school in Cornelius, OR, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 186 private schools in OR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swallowtail School

What grades does Swallowtail School serve?

Swallowtail School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Swallowtail School?

Swallowtail School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swallowtail School?

The student-teacher ratio at Swallowtail School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Swallowtail School rank in OR?

Swallowtail School ranks #30 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Swallowtail School's MySchoolScout rating?

Swallowtail School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Swallowtail School a private school?

Yes, Swallowtail 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 Swallowtail School a religious school?

No, Swallowtail School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
135
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 97113)
15,621
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
37.7
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 97113; 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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