About the School
- Creative Minds Learning Center–Sellwood in Portland, OR offers early childhood and kindergarten programs for 20 students in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- The school serves grades PK through K with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 and employs one teacher.
- Located in Southeast Portland, this co–ed learning center provides education in a large city environment.
- The student body includes 10% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
- Creative Minds Learning Center is part of the Portland early childhood education community alongside nearby nonsectarian and religious private schools.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood?
The application deadline for Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood located?
Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Southeast Portland.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood is Lark Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Agatha Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12
Virtual
Portland, OR 97202
(971) 341-6466
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
68 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 791-2593
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12
Virtual
Portland, OR 97202
(971) 341-6466
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Waldorf School
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 20
9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Waldorf School
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
68 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 791-2593
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sellwood Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8300 Se 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5656
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5656
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Llewellyn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6301 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6216
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6216
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Duniway Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7700 Se Reed College Pl
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 S Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Ardenwald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8950 Se 36th St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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