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St. Andrew Nativity School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8

Portland, OR

4925 NE 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Oregon
  • Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Portland since at least 2011

In Portland, Oregon, St. Andrew Nativity School is an independent Catholic school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 81 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon. Enrollment is up about 29% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Portland. The school day runs about 9 hours, 179 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–8
Students
81
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 42 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 9 hours
School year
179 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    63’11–1278’13–1483’15–1683’17–1880’19–2083’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    630
    724
    827

    Student body

    Black62%
    Hispanic or Latino32%
    Two or more races5%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Andrew Nativity School

    What grades does St. Andrew Nativity School serve?

    St. Andrew Nativity School serves grades 6–8.

    How many students attend St. Andrew Nativity School?

    About 81 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Andrew Nativity School?

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