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#120 of 186 private schools in OR
The Portland Montessori School
Elementary School · Portland, OR
A private elementary school in Portland, OR serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
205 NE 50TH AVE, Portland, OR 97213
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
Data not available
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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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Where The Portland Montessori 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$95,801
Median home value
$609,100
Median rent
$1,490/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Laurelhurst Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| All Saints ChoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside Environmental SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Portland Montessori School is listed in Portland, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Portland Montessori School
The Portland Montessori School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Portland Montessori School
What grades does The Portland Montessori School serve?
The Portland Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend The Portland Montessori School?
The Portland Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Portland Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Portland Montessori School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Portland Montessori School rank in OR?
The Portland Montessori School ranks #120 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is The Portland Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Portland Montessori 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 The Portland Montessori School a private school?
Yes, The Portland Montessori 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 The Portland Montessori School a religious school?
No, The Portland Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Phone
- (503) 688-2992
- Area population (ZIP 97213)
- 31,238
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 97213; 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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