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International School of Portland

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

Portland, OR

2305 S Water Ave, Portland, OR 97201

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
  • Serving families in Portland since at least 2011

International School of Portland is an independent private school in Portland, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 290 students and around 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 174 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
290
Teachers
36 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 141 girls, 149 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of independent elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 43 independent elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    326’11–12379’13–14371’15–16331’17–18278’19–20286’21–22290’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K86
    K72
    151
    254
    351
    435
    527

    Student body

    White45%
    Two or more races27%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Asian10%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Black0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    Questions about International School of Portland

    What grades does International School of Portland serve?

    International School of Portland serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend International School of Portland?

    About 290 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at International School of Portland?

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