Carden Cascade Academy

Carden Cascade Academy, a private school where children receive a classical, formal and joyful education.
Carden Cascade is one of many schools nationwide using the highly acclaimed Carden Method along with the entire Carden Curriculum.
Our teachers' certification and regular attendance at the specialized Carden courses of study offered by the Carden Educational Foundation, assure our compliance with the regulations set for all Carden Schools.
Membership in the Oregon Federation of Independent Schools combines with a strong interest in contributing to a sound educational setting for the children in Portland and the neighboring communities.
Carden Cascade Academy accepts all children regardless of race, creed, religion or nationality.
We are not equipped to handle children with disciplinary or severe academic problems, health difficulties, or emotional problems. These comments are the property of Carden Cascade Academy.
We reserve the right to edit, amend or remove comments for legal reasons, policy reasons or any other reasons we judge fit.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Carden Cascade Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$200.00 Application & Testing Fee $400.00 Enrollment Fee $400.00 Book & Computer Fee $13,000.00 Annual Tuition for Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten, K-4th Grades $13,500 Annual Tuition for 5th-8th Grades
Admissions Director
Mrs. Mia Hicks
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Skarbek

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Lego Robotics

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Imagination Yoga, Soccer Shots, Taekwondo

School Notes

  • Carden Cascade Academy, a private school where children receive a classical, formal and joyful education. Carden Cascade is one of many schools nationwide using the highly acclaimed Carden Method along with the entire Carden Curriculum. Our teachers' certification and regular attendance at the specialized Carden courses of study offered by the Carden Educational Foundation, assure our compliance with the regulations set for all Carden Schools. Membership in the Oregon Federation of Independent Schools combines with a strong interest in contributing to a sound educational setting for the children in Portland and the neighboring communities. Carden Cascade Academy accepts all children regardless of race, creed, religion or nationality. We are not equipped to handle children with disciplinary or severe academic problems, health difficulties, or emotional problems. These comments arethe property of Carden Cascade Academy We reserve the right to edit, amend or remove comments for legal reasons, policy reasons or any other reasons we judge fit.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Carden Cascade Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Washington County, OR is $9,376 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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