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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Childpeace Montessori School 1516 NW Thurman Street, 2408 SE 16th Avenue 503-222-1197
For 45 years, they have fostered independence, confidence, and adaptability in tomorrow’s global citizens through their rich educational environments and engaged faculty.
14 months old 8th grade
$1,025-$1,730 monthly (tuition assistance available)
Student-centered, Experiential, Montessori
Register on website
childpeace.org
Child’s View Montessori School Multiple Locations 503-293-9422
Following the vision of Dr. Maria Montessori for nearly 33 years, they aim to foster a supportive and collaborative environment for children and families.
3 months9 years old
$1,009-$2,030 monthly
Montessori, Preschool Promise
Virtual Visits: RSVP via Website
childsview.net
West Hills Montessori
Meeting the social, emotional and intellectual 15 monthsneeds of children through joyful exploration 12 years old and hands-on learning.
$955-$1,600 monthly
Montessori
Contact to receive a virtual tour brochure
westhills-montessori.com
Multiple Locations 503-246-5495
SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
Children work through critical and creative thinking strategies toward insightful and innovative solutions. They offer rolling enrollment and small class sizes.
K-8th grade
$15,150 - $16,000 annually
Experiential, Whole child, Inquiry-based project learning
Virtual Session February 25, Contact for details
renpdx.org
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Education for a wholehearted life, just minutes from downtown Portland
PreK-8th grade
$400-$1,650 monthly
Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf
February 13, 10am
cedarwoodschool.org
Childswork Learning Center
Childswork is a school where children and their families develop relationships, discover new ideas, construct knowledge through play and cultivate a joy for learning.
Preschool2nd grade
$250-$1,700 monthly
Experiential, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child
Contact to schedule
childswork.org
Green Tulip Peace & Nature School
Green Tulip Peace & Nature School is an indoor/outdoor childcare and preschool offering music, art, and outdoor classroom learning.
2-5 years old
$600-$1,400 monthly
Experiential, Language immersion, Montessori, Playbased, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Waldorf
February 27, 11-1pm
greentulipschool.com
Micha-el School
Waldorf School; Blending language arts, math and sciences with music, foreign languages, art and movement, they fully engage children at every developmental age.
K-8th grade
$6,020-$8,340 annually
Waldorf
Contact to schedule
micha-elschool.org
Portland Waldorf School
PWS educates children for the whole of life. Students emerge as creative, independent thinkers who meet the world with initiative and purpose.
Preschool12th grade
$8,510-$19,595 annually
Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf
February 6, March 6: 10-11am
portlandwaldorf.org
234 S. Bancroft Street 971-221-2311
3030 SW 2nd Avenue 503-245-1477
4235 SE Salmon Street 503-234-3611
7631 SE Raymond Street 503-310-5772
13515A SE Rusk Rd 503-882-3322
2300 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie 503-654-2200
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SOUTH/SOUTHEAST PORTLAND (continued) The International School 2305 S Water Avenue 503-226-2496
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.
3 years old5th grade
Flexible tuition available
Language immersion, Playbased, International Baccalaureate
Daily Virtual Tours available
intlschool.org
SOUTHWEST PORTLAND Catlin Gabel School 8825 SW Barnes Road 503-297-1894
They foster in every student a wellspring of curiosity, courage, and empathy—three characteristics that cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
Preschool 12th grade
$28,600-35,700 annually
Experiential, Whole child, Preschool is on campus in accordance with Governor requirements
Now accepting applications to wait pool for all grades.
catlin.edu
Hilltop Early Learning Academy
At Hilltop, your child’s future is important. Every child is loved & cared for in an environment that builds a foundation for their future school success.
3 years oldKindergarten
$350-$1500 monthly
Whole child, Academic, Child-centered
Call to schedule
pcctoday.com/hilltop/
Opal Beginning School
Opal School strengthens public education by provoking fresh ideas concerning environments where creativity, imagination and the wonder of learning thrive.
3-5 years old
$10,750 annually
Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child, Social constructivist
February 20 & March 6, 9–10:15am
opalschool.org
Oregon Episcopal School
OES prepares students for higher education PreK -12th grade and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth.
Financial Assistance Available
Experiential
See website for virtual open house
oes.edu
Portland Jewish Academy
PJA is an independent, inclusive school, providing an academically rich environment that supports each student’s social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Infant-8th grade
$5,550-$20,940 annually
Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Online/Virtual
Contact to schedule
pjaproud.org
Small Friends Preschool
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
Virtual Info Night February 4, 7pm
smallfriendsschool.com
Willow Creek Forest School
An outdoor, place-based preschool in SW Portland, where children spend their days crafting, singing, hiking and playing among the native trees and ferns.
3-5 years old
$375-$895 monthly
Experiential, Montessori, Play-based, Outdoor
Contact to schedule
willowcreekforestschool. org
5700 SW Dosch Road 503-245-3183
4015 SW Canyon Road 503-471-9917
6300 SW Nicol Road 503-768-3115
6651 SW Capitol Highway 503-244-0126
7475 SW Oleson Road 503-388-2266
11640 SW Boones Ferry Road 503-265-9182
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NORTH/NORTHEAST PORTLAND Portland Village School 7654 N Delaware Avenue
A public, K-8, Waldorf charter school teaching respect and reverence by developing the head, heart, and hands in children from all backgrounds and cultures.
K-8th grade
Tuition-free public charter school
Waldorf
Schoolita Alegria
Spanish (about 75% ) in a nurturing, playful, musical, academic, healthy, creative, playful, whole child, building towards preparation for kindergarten.
3-5 years old
$625-$875 monthly
Language immersion, Contact to schedule Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf
schoolita-alegria.com
503-445-0056
4605 NE Campaign Street 503-706-1077
Contact to schedule
portlandvillageschool.org
NORTHWEST PORTLAND Scuola Italiana di Portland
Scuola Italiana offers a part-time Italian language and cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland, mirroring the scuola dell’infanzia (preschool) in Italy.
Pre-K
$11 hourly
Language immersion
Virtual Open Houses by appointment only
scuola.us/preschool
Xstream Preschool
They foster and build upon children’s natural curiosity and how it works by giving them the opportunity to explore a wide variety of subjects.
3-5 years old
Call for details
Reggio Emilia
Contact to schedule
xstreamlc.com
1542 NW 14th Avenue 971-270-0470
2029 NW Miller Road 503-914-9995
BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO German International School
Learn about their German and Chinese Tracks, what happens each day, meet the teachers, and discover the unique opportunities for your child.
Twos-5th grade
$11,585-$15,650 annually
Language immersion, Contact to schedule Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate
gspdx.org
Happy Hollow Children’s Center 4455 SW 99th Avenue, Beaverton 503-646-3214
Happy Hollow is a community of learners & mentors who place kindness, mindfulness, collaboration & self-regulation at the forefront of their daily intentions.
Starting at 30 months old
$860-$1260 monthly
Experiential, Play-based, Whole child
See website for dates and times
happy-hollow.net
KLA Schools of Hillsboro 1855 NE 48th Avenue, Hillsboro 503-333-2002
Their mission is to provide a safe, innovative environment and high-quality education inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to education.
6 weeks 5 years old
$800-$1,800 monthly
Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child
See their FB page for in-person and virtual events throughout the month: facebook.com/ KLAschoolofhillsboro/ events/
klaschoolshillsboro.com
Let’s Play School Preschool and Childcare 1750 SW 89th Avenue 971-200-6048
LPS offers small classes, experienced staff and half day Kindergarten. They offer an environment for children to learn, play and grow as an individual.
3-6 years old
Call for details
Montessori
Contact to schedule
letsplayschool.net
3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton 503-626-9089
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BEAVERTON/HILLSBORO (continued) Little Fruit Farm Montessori
Supporting children’s natural development, curiosity and exploration. Low student teacher ratios, beautiful home and garden environments.
Toddler-PreK
$2,500-$4,000 monthly
Play-based, Whole child
Contact to schedule
littlefruitfarmmontessori. com
North Clackamas Christian School 19575 Sebastian Way, Oregon City 503-655-5961
NCCS is dedicated to upholding its commitment to partnering with Christian parents to provide our students with a superior biblically based education.
PreK-12th grade
$2,250-$8,400 annually
Christian
Contact to schedule
ncchristianschool.com
Skinner Elementary Montessori 5001 NE 66th Ave, Vancouver 360-696-4862
Skinner students are exposed to the idea that the talents they possess are special and should be nurtured, shared and treated with care.
Preschool6th grade
$8,600-$9,850 annually
Montessori
Virtual Open House February 1, 11am-2pm
skinnermontessori.com
Oregon Charter Academy staff partners with families in a transparent, collaborative school environment to support all students in their academic journey.
K-12th Grade
Tuition-free
Online/Virtual
See website for dates and times
oregoncharter.org
16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton 503-521-8603
OUTER METRO AREA
ONLINE/VIRTUAL Oregon Charter Academy Online/Virtual 503-897-2272