Since 1869, Oregon Episcopal School (OES) has been preparing students for excellent colleges, while supporting them in their journeys of self-discovery, leadership, and service to others. At OES, students engage in a world class liberal arts education focused on experiential learning, and discovery of passions. Students also have access to an acclaimed math, science and technology program. We celebrate a diverse, inclusive community where students can form lifelong friendships. OES is located on the West Coast in Portland, Oregon (3 hours south of Seattle), and sits on an idyllic 59 acre campus just a 15 minute drive from downtown and 25 minute drive from the airport. Some highlights: PreK-12, 870 population, 60 boarding students, 7:1 Student Teacher Ratio, average class size of 18, 26 US sports teams, 30+ US activities, 1 roommate, 4 seasons with a mild winter, shorter flight to Asia, home of Nike World Headquarters and Adidas North American Headquarters, NBA and MLS teams, and about 1 hour to mountains and ocean.
Club or Organization: A Cappella & Concert Choirs, Business Club, Challenge Course, Coding, Greenhouse activity, Junior State of America, Maker Studio, Mock Trial, Model UN, Robotics, School Newspaper, Speech & Debate, Student government, Ukulele & Other Acoustics, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Ceramics, Filmmaking, Stagecraft, String Orchestra, Theater
Recreational Athletic Programs: Athletic training, Outdoor Program
School Notes
School Description
Established in 1869, OES is a co-ed, Pre-K - 12, independent, day
and boarding school located on a 59-acre wooded campus just
15 minutes from downtown Portland on the West Coast. We celebrate
exploration and discovery, experiential learning, the cultivation
of meaningful relationships, and being a presence of good in the
world. Service learning is an essential part of our school`s
philosophy.OES is a college preparatory school and our students
move on to select colleges. In a typical year, over 130 colleges
visit OES to recruit our students. Our average US class size of 14
students enables discussion based learning.
Our students become strong and versatile writers, critical
thinkers, designers, performers, and they engage in hands-on,
project oriented work. For example, through our annual science
research project, our students have reached great heights in
research, and national and international recognition.Our dorm
students are incredibly supported. We have one faculty dorm parent
for approximately every 5 dorm students. Furthermore, our Dorm
Academic Resource Team of faculty members offers additional
academic support. Being a smaller dorm program of 55 students, our
students build close relationships with each other, and adults, and
they have more opportunities for leadership. Our dorm students are
supported and known by our community.
School Advantages
At OES, our rigorous, college preparatory program is balanced by
student wellness. We have no uniforms in the Upper School, and our
teachers asks students to call them by their first name. We start
the school year with grade level trips, with our 9th graders going
to the beach for 3 days. During exam time, we have had food stands,
meditation and yoga sessions, and even Bunny and Puppy Petting
stations to reduce stress for our students.
High school should also be a joyful time when students have
opportunities to try new things and explore their passions. OES has
a no cut policy for sports. With over 27 sports teams, any student
who wants to play a sport will be on a team, and have a chance to
play. We offer over 30 activities every year, and activities are
worked into the class schedule for students. In a typical year, we
offer free outdoor trips throughout the school year: hiking,
rafting, snowboarding, surfing, rock climbing etc.
OES` location is ideal. Being on the West Coast, winters are
milder, and we are approximately one hour from the mountains and
from the ocean. We have stores and restaurants within walking
distance of the campus, and it is only an 8 min. drive to the mall,
a 15 min. drive to downtown, and a 25 min. drive to the
airport.
Portland is a city known for its art, music, food, sports (NBA &
MLS teams), and entrepreneurship (Nike World Headquarters, Adidas
North American Headquarters, Columbia World Headquarters, and Intel
Campuses).OES and Portland offer an exciting place for boarding
students to call their second home during their high school
years..
The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $11,004 for elementary schools and $14,553 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
