Franciscan Montessori Earth School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Portland, OR
14750 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97236
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
Franciscan Montessori Earth School is an independent Catholic school in Portland, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 228 students and around 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Portland. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 228
- Teachers
- 14.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 202 girls, 26 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Portland
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
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Questions about Franciscan Montessori Earth School
What grades does Franciscan Montessori Earth School serve?
Franciscan Montessori Earth School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Franciscan Montessori Earth School?
About 228 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Franciscan Montessori Earth School?
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