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#92 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 49% of private schools

Trinity Lutheran School

Elementary School

5520 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST, Portland, OR 97218

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#92 of 186

In Portland

#41 of 55

public schools

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About Trinity Lutheran School

Trinity Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. Trinity Lutheran School serves approximately 59 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Trinity Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it comparesOn par with OR schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 59 students, Trinity Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Trinity Lutheran 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 Trinity Lutheran School compares to 134 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

This School

17.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

398

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

7.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 45.8% vs 0%

White 33.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 11.9% vs 0%

Asian 1.7% vs 0%

Trinity Lutheran School Portland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Trinity Lutheran School (this school)	—	59	11.8:1	6.4
Rigler Elementary School	0.4 mi	255	14.2:1	6.5
Scott Elementary School	0.7 mi	500	14.7:1	8.7
Beaumont Middle School	1.1 mi	434	15.5:1	8.8
Roseway Heights School	1.5 mi	549	14.1:1	5.4
Rose City Park	1.5 mi	464	16:1	9.5
Helensview High School	1.5 mi	129	16.1:1	5.0
Faubion Elementary School	1.6 mi	570	13.3:1	5.0
Alameda Elementary School	1.8 mi	521	21.7:1	9.3
Vernon Elementary School	1.9 mi	579	19.3:1	9.2
Beverly Cleary School	2.1 mi	558	20.7:1	9.3
Hassolo School	2.1 mi	7	—:1	—
Sabin Elementary School	2.1 mi	302	17.8:1	9.2
Laurelhurst Elementary School	2.3 mi	658	20.6:1	9.3
Lee Elementary School	2.4 mi	289	16.1:1	8.5
Prescott Elementary School	2.4 mi	287	16.9:1	5.3
Woodlawn Elementary School	2.5 mi	299	16.6:1	9.4
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School	2.6 mi	305	13.9:1	8.7
Irvington Elementary School	2.7 mi	235	15.7:1	9.5
Mt Tabor Middle School	2.8 mi	504	18.7:1	8.6
Vestal Elementary School	2.8 mi	225	13.2:1	7.7

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

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,105

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 66%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Enrollment 59

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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)

Black 45.8%

White 33.9%

Hispanic 11.9%

Two or More 6.8%

Asian 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5520 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST, Portland, OR 97218

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Trinity Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rose City Park (rated 9.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alameda Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Laurelhurst Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 2.3 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	Enrollment	Rating
Rigler Elementary School Portland	0.4 mi	255	6.5
COMMUNITY TRANSITIONAL SCHOOL Portland	0.5 mi	60	8.6
FORA HEALTH ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL Portland	0.6 mi	12	—
Scott Elementary School Portland	0.7 mi	500	8.7
DE LA SALLE NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Portland	0.7 mi	274	7.7
Alliance High School Portland	0.8 mi	193	4.0
ST ROSE SCHOOL Portland	1.3 mi	244	6.0
Beaumont Middle School Portland	1.1 mi	434	8.8
Rose City Park Portland	1.5 mi	464	9.5
Roseway Heights School Portland	1.5 mi	549	5.4
Faubion Elementary School Portland	1.6 mi	570	5.0
Grant High School Portland	1.9 mi	2,179	8.3
Leodis V. McDaniel High School Portland	1.8 mi	1,649	6.5
Helensview High School Portland	1.5 mi	129	5.0
Hassolo School Portland	2.1 mi	7	—
Alameda Elementary School Portland	1.8 mi	521	9.3
Laurelhurst Elementary School Portland	2.3 mi	658	9.3
Beverly Cleary School Portland	2.1 mi	558	9.3
THE PORTLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland	2.6 mi	42	5.9
Vernon Elementary School Portland	1.9 mi	579	9.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,367

Median Home Value

$493,300

Median Rent

$1,440/mo

Population

14,704

College Educated

51.1%

Homeownership

58.6%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Median Age

36.9

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ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mcminnville, OR	61	6.3
Union Elementary School Lakeview, OR	44	6.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Trinity Lutheran School

What grades does Trinity Lutheran School serve?

Trinity Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Trinity Lutheran School?

Trinity Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity Lutheran School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Trinity Lutheran School rank in OR?

Trinity Lutheran School ranks #92 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Trinity Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Trinity Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Trinity Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Trinity Lutheran School a religious school?

Trinity Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 43 Some Transit
Bike Score: 92 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 59
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Large City
County: Multnomah County
Phone: (503) 288-6403

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