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#108 of 186 private schools in OR

Valley Catholic Elementary School

Elementary School

4420 SW ST MARYS DR, Beaverton, OR 97078

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

340

Student-Teacher

170:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

340

Student-Teacher

170:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#108 of 186

In Beaverton

#6 of 8

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About Valley Catholic Elementary School

Valley Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Beaverton, OR. Valley Catholic Elementary School serves approximately 340 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 170:1 student-teacher ratio. Valley Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares0.4 pts below OR schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Valley Catholic Elementary School runs 170:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Valley Catholic 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 Valley Catholic Elementary School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Beaverton, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

170:1

This School

16.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

340

This School

469

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

7.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 38.2% vs 0%

Asian 36.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 13.8% vs 0%

Black 2.1% vs 0%

Valley Catholic Elementary School Beaverton Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Valley Catholic Elementary School (this school)	—	340	170:1	6.1
Chehalem Elementary School	0.9 mi	390	14.4:1	8.1
Fir Grove Elementary School	1.1 mi	342	14.9:1	7.7
Aloha-Huber Park School	1.2 mi	910	16:1	6.0
Barnes Elementary School	1.4 mi	432	13.9:1	4.7
Beaver Acres Elementary School	1.6 mi	761	14.9:1	5.0
Cooper Mountain Elementary School	1.9 mi	398	17.3:1	8.2
Sexton Mountain Elementary School	2.0 mi	438	16.8:1	8.8
Errol Hassell Elementary School	2.2 mi	337	18.7:1	6.5
Vose Elementary School	2.2 mi	707	15.4:1	8.0
Elmonica Elementary School	2.2 mi	407	14.5:1	7.5
Kinnaman Elementary School	2.2 mi	481	13.7:1	4.9
Hope Chinese Charter School	2.3 mi	376	17.1:1	9.8
Hiteon Elementary School	2.4 mi	470	18.1:1	8.5
Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School	2.6 mi	420	18.3:1	7.1
Greenway Elementary School	2.7 mi	275	13.8:1	5.7
McKay Elementary School	2.9 mi	244	12.2:1	7.7
Nancy Ryles Elementary School	3.0 mi	463	19.3:1	7.9
McKinley Elementary School	3.4 mi	656	16:1	5.7
Oak Hills Elementary School	3.6 mi	498	20.8:1	8.3
Scholls Heights Elementary School	4.0 mi	616	21.2:1	8.3

Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in Beaverton

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- 1.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 170:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 69%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 340

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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 38.2%

Asian 36.8%

Hispanic 13.8%

Two or More 8.2%

Black 2.1%

Native American 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4420 SW ST MARYS DR, Beaverton, OR 97078

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Valley Catholic Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sexton Mountain Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cooper Mountain Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Chehalem Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Beaverton, see our Beaverton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
VALLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Beaverton	0.1 mi	413	7.4
Chehalem Elementary School Beaverton	0.9 mi	390	8.1
Fir Grove Elementary School Beaverton	1.1 mi	342	7.7
Beaverton High School Beaverton	0.9 mi	1,476	5.6
CRESCENT ISLAMIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL Beaverton	1.0 mi	6	—
Highland Park Middle School Beaverton	1.4 mi	652	7.0
Barnes Elementary School Beaverton	1.4 mi	432	4.7
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Beaverton	1.5 mi	265	7.4
Aloha-Huber Park School Beaverton	1.2 mi	910	6.0
Community School Beaverton	1.6 mi	120	6.0
PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Beaverton	1.4 mi	86	7.5
AGIA SOPHIA ACADEMY Beaverton	1.8 mi	33	4.0
ST CECILIA SCHOOL Beaverton	1.3 mi	270	6.2
Mountain View Middle School Beaverton	1.4 mi	834	4.5
Meadow Park Middle School Beaverton	2.0 mi	688	6.4
Beaver Acres Elementary School Beaverton	1.6 mi	761	5.0
Sexton Mountain Elementary School Beaverton	2.0 mi	438	8.8
International School of Beaverton Beaverton	1.5 mi	870	8.5
Cooper Mountain Elementary School Beaverton	1.9 mi	398	8.2
William Walker Elementary School Portland	1.8 mi	506	6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97078 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,940

Median Home Value

$462,700

Median Rent

$1,824/mo

Population

25,813

College Educated

29.4%

Homeownership

63.5%

Avg Commute

27.3 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Age

36.1

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Adams Elementary School Corvallis, OR	358	6.1
Fairview Elementary School Fairview, OR	298	6.1
Griffin Creek Elementary School Medford, OR	474	6.1
Lacomb School Lebanon, OR	228	6.1
Oakridge Elementary School Oakridge, OR	263	6.1
Pelican Elementary School Klamath Falls, OR	253	6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Valley Catholic Elementary School

What grades does Valley Catholic Elementary School serve?

Valley Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Valley Catholic Elementary School?

Valley Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Catholic Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Valley Catholic Elementary School is 170:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Valley Catholic Elementary School rank in OR?

Valley Catholic Elementary School ranks #108 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Valley Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Valley Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Valley Catholic Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Valley Catholic 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 Valley Catholic Elementary School a religious school?

Valley Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 40 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 76 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 340
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 170:1
Teachers (FTE): 2
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Washington County
Phone: (503) 718-6500

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