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#150 of 186 private schools in OR

The Madeleine Elementary School

Elementary School

3240 NE 23RD AVE, Portland, OR 97212

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

270

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

270

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#150 of 186

In Portland

#52 of 55

public schools

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About The Madeleine Elementary School

The Madeleine Elementary School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. The Madeleine Elementary School serves approximately 270 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. The Madeleine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares1.2 pts below OR schools

5.3

This school 5.3 · Average
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

The Madeleine Elementary 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 The Madeleine Elementary School compares to 134 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

This School

17.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

270

This School

398

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.3

This School

7.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.4% vs 0%

Asian 1.9% vs 0%

Black 0.7% vs 0%

The Madeleine Elementary School Portland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Madeleine Elementary School (this school)	—	270	17.5:1	5.3
Alameda Elementary School	0.2 mi	521	21.7:1	9.3
Sabin Elementary School	0.5 mi	302	17.8:1	9.2
Irvington Elementary School	0.6 mi	235	15.7:1	9.5
Beverly Cleary School	0.8 mi	558	20.7:1	9.3
Beaumont Middle School	1.0 mi	434	15.5:1	8.8
Vernon Elementary School	1.1 mi	579	19.3:1	9.2
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School	1.2 mi	305	13.9:1	8.7
Kairos PDX	1.3 mi	242	13.4:1	7.2
Harriet Tubman Middle School	1.4 mi	321	13.4:1	9.3
da Vinci Middle School	1.5 mi	406	16.9:1	7.5
Boise-Eliot Elementary School	1.5 mi	307	13.3:1	4.2
Laurelhurst Elementary School	1.6 mi	658	20.6:1	9.3
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School	1.6 mi	378	12.6:1	9.7
Faubion Elementary School	1.8 mi	570	13.3:1	5.0
Rigler Elementary School	1.8 mi	255	14.2:1	6.5
Buckman Elementary School	1.8 mi	371	16.1:1	7.3
Rose City Park	1.8 mi	464	16:1	9.5
Woodlawn Elementary School	2.1 mi	299	16.6:1	9.4
The Ivy School	2.2 mi	277	18.5:1	8.5
Sunnyside Environmental School	2.2 mi	447	18.6:1	8.2

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

C 3.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 18%

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 90.0%

Hispanic 7.4%

Asian 1.9%

Black 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3240 NE 23RD AVE, Portland, OR 97212

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Madeleine Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School (rated 9.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Irvington Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alameda Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Alameda Elementary School Portland	0.2 mi	521	9.3
Sabin Elementary School Portland	0.5 mi	302	9.2
Irvington Elementary School Portland	0.6 mi	235	9.5
Beverly Cleary School Portland	0.8 mi	558	9.3
Grant High School Portland	0.9 mi	2,179	8.3
Vernon Elementary School Portland	1.1 mi	579	9.2
ST ANDREW NATIVITY SCHOOL Portland	1.2 mi	83	7.7
Beaumont Middle School Portland	1.0 mi	434	8.8
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Portland	1.2 mi	305	8.7
da Vinci Middle School Portland	1.5 mi	406	7.5
VILLAGE FREE SCHOOL Portland	1.4 mi	63	6.4
PACIFIC CREST COMMUNITY SCHOOL Portland	1.5 mi	85	5.6
Alliance High School Portland	1.3 mi	193	4.0
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School Portland	1.6 mi	378	9.7
Faubion Elementary School Portland	1.8 mi	570	5.0
Kairos PDX Portland	1.3 mi	242	7.2
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Portland	1.8 mi	845	6.5
ALL SAINTS CHOOL Portland	1.6 mi	448	6.7
Buckman Elementary School Portland	1.8 mi	371	7.3
DE LA SALLE NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Portland	1.5 mi	274	7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$128,098

Median Home Value

$824,800

Median Rent

$1,790/mo

Population

27,573

College Educated

69.9%

Homeownership

65.3%

Avg Commute

22.8 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

41.4

Similar Schools

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Mills Elementary School Klamath Falls, OR	304	5.3
Prescott Elementary School Portland, OR	287	5.3
Butternut Creek Elementary School Aloha, OR	347	5.2
Fremont/Hay Elementary School Lakeview, OR	296	5.2
Highland Elementary School Grants Pass, OR	322	5.2
Menlo Park Elementary School Portland, OR	362	5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Madeleine Elementary School

What grades does The Madeleine Elementary School serve?

The Madeleine Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The Madeleine Elementary School?

The Madeleine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Madeleine Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Madeleine Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Madeleine Elementary School rank in OR?

The Madeleine Elementary School ranks #150 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is The Madeleine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Madeleine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Madeleine Elementary School a private school?

Yes, The Madeleine Elementary 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 The Madeleine Elementary School a religious school?

The Madeleine Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 65 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 45 Some Transit
Bike Score: 96 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 270
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Multnomah County
Phone: (503) 288-9197

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