Pacific Crest Community School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OR School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 90 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,500
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Pacific Crest Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pacific Crest Community School
6	14
7	13
8	12
9	14
10	13
11	11
12	13

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Year Founded

1993

Colors

Green, Purple

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Student Body

Total Students

90 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,500

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% on Financial Aid

15%

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jenny Osborne

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Pacific Crest Community School has been winning hearts and unlocking minds since 1993 when its doors first opened in Portland, Oregon.
From the beginning, the school has offered its students and teachers alike the opportunity to be creative, independent and personally engaged in the educational process and community. Everything we do is based on our goal to inspire, respect, empower and have fun.

School Mascot: Goat

Pacific Crest Community School has been winning hearts and unlocking minds since 1993 when its doors first opened in Portland, Oregon.
From the beginning, the school has offered its students and teachers alike the opportunity to be creative, independent and personally engaged in the educational process and community. Everything we do is based on our goal to inspire, respect, empower and have fun.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Unnamed alumni who have gone on to achieve great things -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pacific Crest Community School cost?

Pacific Crest Community School's tuition is approximately $17,500 for private students.

What schools are Pacific Crest Community School often compared to?

Pacific Crest Community School is often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Pacific Crest Community School?

The acceptance rate of Pacific Crest Community School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Pacific Crest Community School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Oregon with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Pacific Crest Community School?

Pacific Crest Community School famous alumni include: Unnamed alumni who have gone on to achieve great things.

What is Pacific Crest Community School's ranking?

Pacific Crest Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Pacific Crest Community School?

The application deadline for Pacific Crest Community School is Mar. 1.

In what neighborhood is Pacific Crest Community School located?

Pacific Crest Community School is located in the Kerns neighborhood of Portland, OR.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $13,883 for elementary schools and $17,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).