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Community Transitional School is a private school dedicated entirely to the needs of children whose families are homeless, in transition and experiencing chronic poverty-related crises.
Our purpose is to provide them with a stable, supportive environment that promotes both their personal and academic growth.
We combine character education with a curriculum that helps students succeed and develop their individual strengths.
Founded in 1990, we serve about 200 children every year.
Our average daily enrollment is 60 to 70 students. We're a registered private school and an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Regular days during the school year start at 8:30am and end at 3:10pm.
We're open for a full school year. We also offer a 5 week summer program.
Our students range in age from 5 to 14 and come from families living in the city of Portland, Oregon, and parts of East Multnomah County.
They live in homeless and domestic violence shelters, cheap motels, on the floor of a friend's home and even outside in their cars.
Some are from families that are on the brink of losing their housing.
Some have just recently managed to move into permanent housing.
All are in situations where poverty and uncertainty are dominant forces.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Motto: To provide at-risk children with a stable educational environment that promotes their academic and personal growth.
Community Transitional School is a private school dedicated
entirely to the needs of children whose families are homeless, in
transition and experiencing chronic poverty-related crises. Our
purpose is to provide them with a stable, supportive environment
that promotes both their personal and academic growth. We combine
character education with a curriculum that helps students succeed
and develop their individual strengths. Founded in 1990, we serve
about 200 children every year. Our average daily enrollment is 60
to 70 students. We're a registered private school and an
independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Regular days during
the school year start at 8:30am and end at 3:10pm. We're open for a
full school year. We also offer a 5 week summer program. Our
students range in age from 5 to 14 and come from families living in
the city of Portland, Oregon, and parts of East Multnomah County.
They live in homeless and domestic violence shelters, cheap motels,
on the floor of a friend's home and even outside in their cars.
Some are from families that are on the brink of losing their
housing. Some have just recently managed to move into permanent
housing. All are in situations where poverty and uncertainty are
dominant forces.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $13,281 for elementary schools and $17,421 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
