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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Aprende con Amigos 5206 N Interstate Avenue 2036 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard 503-536-3802
Mannahouse Christian Academy Multiple Locations PDX & Vancouver 503-252-5207
Portland Parks Preschool Multiple Locations 503-444-0682
West Hills Montessori Multiple Locations 503-246-5495
Children “learn with friends” through an innovative and research-based Spanish immersion program for potty-trained children three to six years of age.
3-6 years old
$490-$1,200 monthly
Language immersion, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia
Contact to schedule
aprendeconamigos.com
Their mission is to deliver academic excellence and develop healthy spiritual lives in a safe Christ-centered learning environment.
Preschool12th grade
$1,790 - $6,515 annually
Safe, Christian, Accredited, College Preparatory
Vancouver: February 28, 5:30pm Portland: March 13, 5:30pm
mannahousechristian academy.com
Based on the philosophy that children develop 3-5 years old and grow at their own rate, they provide a playbased, child centered, educational preschool program.
$150-$550 monthly Play-based, Whole Scholarships child, Forest Available Preschool, Global Perspective
Please contact for a schedule of Open House Dates
portlandoregon.gov/ parks/64942
Meeting the social, emotional and intellectual needs of children through joyful exploration and hands-on learning.
15 months12 years old
$950-$1,290 monthly
Montessori
Contact to schedule
westhills-montessori.com
Childswork is a non-profit early childhood education center. They offer developmentally appropriate, play-based programs inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophies.
Parent-Child 2’s-K
$1,500- $8,500 annually
Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child
February 22, 9-11am
childswork.org
For more than 100 years St. Agatha Catholic School in Sellwood has provided an environment of faith, learning and service to children in Pre-K through 8th grade
PreK-8th grade
$6,350-$7,930 annually
Whole child
Contact to schedule
stagathaschoolpdx.us
Trackers Forest School uses interdisciplinary curriculum to blend academics with handson learning, centered around observation and participation with nature.
Full-time K-8th grade Micro High School 9th-12th grade
$8,000-$14,000 annually
Experiential
February 6, K-3rd grade: 3pm, 4th-8th grade: 6pm
trackerspdx.com/forestschool
The goal at Tucker Maxon is to help every child reach their full potential in school and in life.
Preschool5th Grade
$8,900-$17,000 annually
Play-based, Whole child, Social and Emotional Learning
February 26, 9am-11am March 18, 5pm-6:30pm April 22, 9am-11am
tuckermaxon.org
SOUTHEAST PORTLAND Childswork Learning Center 4235 SE Salmon Street 503-234-3611
St. Agatha Catholic School 7960 SE 15th Avenue 503-234-5500
Trackers Forest School 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave 503-345-3312
Tucker Maxon 2860 SE Holgate Blvd 503-235-6551
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SOUTHWEST PORTLAND A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
$15,150 - $16,000 annually
Inquiry-based Project Learning
February 23, 2-3:30pm
renpdx.org
Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon 5th-8th grade specifically designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential.
$24,500 annually
Special Education/ Individualized Academics
Contact to schedule
bridgesms.org
Catlin Gabel, an independent day school close to downtown with 770 students, offers distinctive and dynamic programs that focus on learning by doing.
Preschool12th grade
$27,190-$34,100 annually
Experiential, Whole child
Contact to schedule
catlin.edu
Cedarwood brings learning to life through a uniquely contemporary approach to Waldorf education for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8.
PreK-8th grade
$1,200 - $14,500 annually
Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf
February 8, 10am-12pm March 14, 10am-1pm
cedarwoodschool.org
Opal School strengthens public education by provoking fresh ideas concerning environments where creativity, imagination and the wonder of learning thrive.
3-5 years old
$9,900 annually
Reggio Emilia
February 8 (nearly full) & March 7, 9–10:30am
portlandcm.org/ opalschool
OES offers an inquiry-based education, where open minds may inquire, explore, and grow.
PreK -12th grade
$19,700–$35,000 annually
Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Whole child
Contact to schedule
oes.edu
PJA strives to ensure an academically rich environment which honors the whole child. PJA nurtures and inspires Jewish engagement, respect, and responsibility.
Infant-8th grade
$6,700 - $20,000 annually
Whole child, Values-based Education
Contact to schedule
pjaproud.org
Their engaging, developmentally appropriate environment gives children space to play, create, experiment and collaborate to make meaning of their world.
3-5 years old
$182-$233 monthly
Experiential, Play-based, Whole child
February 6, 7-8:30pm
smallfriendsschool.com
Sprout and Spark Preschool 3430 SW Palatine Street 503-719-4365
A preschool inspired by the creative community of Reggio-Emilia, the organized structure of Montessori, and the wild abandon of Forest School.
2.5-6 years old
$8,000-$12,4000 annually
Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Forest School
February 16, March 14, and April 25: 9am-2pm
sproutandspark.com
The International School
For over 30 years, they’ve offered education that goes beyond language and cultural immersion to open a world of possibilities. Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese.
Preschool5th grade
$11,870 - $19,640 annually
Language Contact to schedule immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate
0234 SW Bancroft Street 971-221-2311
Bridges Middle School 2510 SW 1st Avenue 503-688-2922
Catlin Gabel School 8825 SW Barnes Road 503-297-1894
Cedarwood Waldorf School 3030 SW 2nd Avenue 503-245-1477
Opal Beginning School 4015 SW Canyon Road 503-471-9917
Oregon Episcopal School 6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115
Portland Jewish Academy 6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126
Small Friends Preschool 7475 SW Oleson Road 503-388-2266
025 SW Sherman Street 503-226-2496
Children work in critical thinking and inquiry, putting their understanding into exhilarating application. Offering rolling enrollment and small class sizes.
K-8th grade
intlschool.org
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NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND ChildRoots 1712 E. Burnside Street 503-235-1151
Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Avenue 503-445-0056
St. Rose School 5309 NE Alameda St 503-281-1912
Schoolita Alegria 4605 NE Campaign Street 503-706-1077
$825 - $1,840 monthly
Montessori
1st & 3rd Monday of the month: 6:30-8pm
childroots.com
An arts integrated, Waldorf inspired education K-8th grade that teaches respect and reverence by developing the head, heart and hands of children from all backgrounds.
Tuition-free public charter
Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf
February 23, 10am-12pm
portlandvillageschool.org
As a mission of St. Rose Parish, St. Rose School educates each student as a unique child of God to know and live the Catholic faith and to achieve excellence.
PreK-8th grade
$6,190-$7,840 annually
Whole child, Catholic Values and Virtue Education
February 3, 6pm
strosepdxschool.org
Spanish (about 75% ) in a nurturing, playful, musical, academic, healthy, creative, playful, whole child, building towards preparation for kindergarten.
3-5 years old
$675-$875 monthly Language immersion, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf
Contact to schedule
schoolita-alegria.com
16 months6 years old
Call for details
Reggio Emilia
Call to schedule
bamboointlschool.com
ChildRoots is an art- and science-based day care and preschool dedicated to providing superior childcare for children ages six weeks to six years.
6 weeks 6 years old
NORTHWEST PORTLAND Bamboo International School They believe that preschool is the ideal time 14695 NW West Union Road 503-531-4094
to teach this challenging language along with the academic and social skills necessary for kindergarten.
Cathedral School
A school where well-rounded academic excellence meets Catholic tradition and values. An Apple Distinguished School and 1 to 1 with iPads.
PreK-8th grade
$6,701-$8,830 annually
Whole child, 1:1 with iPads, Apple Distinguished School
Contact to schedule
cathedral-or.org
OHCS provides Chinese immersion preschool, after-school Chinese club, Saturday Chinese classes, and summer camps.
2.5 years old+
$2,799-$8,499 annually
Language immersion, Montessori
Contact to schedule
oregon-hope.org
Scuola Italiana di Portland Preschool is a part-time Reggio Emilia-inspired, cultural immersion taught by native Italian teachers.
3-5 years old
$11 hourly
Language immersion, Reggio Emilia
February 29, March 28, April 25, May 30: 1-2:30pm
scuola.us/preschool/
They believe that preschool is the ideal time to teach this challenging language along with the academic and social skills necessary for kindergarten.
2.5-6 years old
Call for details
Reggio Emilia
Call to schedule
xstreamlc.com
110 NW 17th Avenue 503-275-9370
Oregon Hope Chinese School 4010 NW Kaiser Rd 971-226-7240
Scuola Italiana di Portland 1542 NW 14th Avenue 971-270-0470
Xstream Learning Center Preschool 2029 NW Miller Road 503-841-3445
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BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School 3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089
Little Fruit Farm Montessori 16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603 Yellow Wagon Preschool 18265 SW Alexander Street Suite B, Beaverton 971-727-6470
GIS is a collaborative community with student-centered learning that strives for academic & creative excellence, & values independence & lifelong learning.
Preschool5th grade
$10,415-$15,275 annually
Language Contact to schedule immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate
gspdx.org
Supporting children’s natural development, curiosity and exploration. Low student teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden environments.
Toddler-PreK
Please call
Montessori
Contact to schedule
littlefruitfarmmontessori. com
At Yellow Wagon they view every child as a unique individual and will plan to meet each child’s educational and social needs.
3-5 years old
$275-$375 monthly Reggio Emilia, Whole child
February 22, 10am-12:30pm
yellowwagonccp.com
Preschool5th grade
$12,000-$14,550 annually
Language immersion, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Green School
April 9, 9am-12pm
ilapdx.org
$1,615 - $7,860 annually
Nondenominational, independent Christian School
Contact to schedule
ncchristianschool.com
OUTER METRO AREA ILA French Immersion School Their mission is to provide a stimulating 14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego 503-662-8452
learning environment with a technological, artistic, and critical-thinking orientation for their students.
North Clackamas Christian School 19575 Sebastian Way, Oregon City 503-655-5961
NCCS is an interdenominational, faith-based PreK-12th grade school, providing Christian families with an outstanding community and educational experience.