About the School
- Lents Education Center in Portland, OR is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 8 through 11 in a city–based setting in Southeast Portland.
- The school has a total enrollment of 19 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 6 teachers.
- Student diversity includes 40.74% representation of students of color.
- As a co–ed program, Lents Education Center focuses on individualized support within its grade span of middle and high school levels.
- The school operates without religious affiliation or membership associations, located in an urban community environment.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lents Education Center?
The application deadline for Lents Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lents Education Center located?
Lents Education Center 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, elementary school and preschool to Lents Education Center is Sunstone Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.8 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: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
Alternative School
6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
Alternative School
6148 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-8880
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12
Virtual
Portland, OR 97202
(971) 341-6466
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: 2.2 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 75 students
Alternative School
4816 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.8 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: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Distance: 0.8 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: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5601 Se 50th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6380
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Se Evergreen St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6360
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Lane Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Se 60th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6355
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6355
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Arleta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5109 Se 66th Ave
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6330
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6330
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4701 Se Bush St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6340
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-6340
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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