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St. Therese Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Portland, OR

1260 NE 132nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230

Overall grade: B+

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  • BClass 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

St. Therese Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Portland, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 195 students and around 18 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Portland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 174 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
195
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 110 girls, 85 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    229’11–12217’13–14202’15–16196’17–18163’19–20185’21–22195’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K20
    119
    214
    320
    419
    526
    623
    731
    823

    Student body

    Asian33%
    White27%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Black10%
    Two or more races6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Therese Catholic School

    What grades does St. Therese Catholic School serve?

    St. Therese Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Therese Catholic School?

    About 195 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Therese Catholic School?

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