Gateway Christian offers a varied program for children, ages 3 to 6 years.
Character building, according to Christian principles, is integrated into the total school program, including Bible stories and verses appropriate for each age level.
We have experienced, qualified teachers who desire to give your child a quality early chidlhood education based on Christian principles.
We desire to work closely with parents to foster optimum growth for each child.
We believe you will find an unusual atmosphere of love and understanding in every classroom, in a setting geared to the needs, special abilities and interests of each child.
We seek to provide opportunities for the development of each child mentally, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
Our curriculum provides group interaction to produce social-emotional growth, academic readiness activities to build vocabulary, speech and language skills, physical training and creative use of many art media, as well as color and number concepts.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gateway Christian School often compared to?
Gateway Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Greater Portland Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gateway Christian School?
The application deadline for Gateway Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gateway Christian School located?
Gateway Christian School is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other private schools located in Northeast Portland.
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