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French International School of Oregon

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Portland, OR

8500 NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97229

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest independent schools in Oregon
  • Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in Oregon
  • Serving families in Portland since at least 2011

French International School of Oregon is an independent private school in Portland, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 451 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools in Oregon. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 185 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
451
Teachers
67.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 214 girls, 237 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
185 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of independent elementary schools in Oregon (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 98% of independent elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 43 independent elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    464’11–12489’13–14462’17–18472’19–20430’21–22451’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K117
    K54
    146
    235
    345
    441
    530
    671
    771
    858

    Student body

    White74%
    Two or more races13%
    Asian10%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    Questions about French International School of Oregon

    What grades does French International School of Oregon serve?

    French International School of Oregon serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend French International School of Oregon?

    About 451 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at French International School of Oregon?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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