Village Free School
Alternative school · Kindergarten only
Portland, OR
1785 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest of 40 preschools in Oregon
- The largest preschool in Portland
- Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
In Portland, Oregon, Village Free School is an independent private school for kindergarten. About 62 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 38% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Kindergarten only
- Students
- 62
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 30 girls, 32 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 98% of preschool programs in Oregon.
- Compared with 40 preschool programs in Oregon.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Village Free School
What grades does Village Free School serve?
Village Free School serves kindergarten only.
How many students attend Village Free School?
About 62 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Village Free School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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