Paideia Classical Christian School in Gladstone, OR serves 162 co–ed students in grades K through 11 in a suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 19 total teachers supporting its classical Christian curriculum.
Founded with a Christian orientation, Paideia is a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS).
Approximately 5% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
The school is located near several other private schools in Gladstone and surrounding areas, offering families multiple education options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Paideia Classical Christian School?
The application deadline for Paideia Classical Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Paideia Classical Christian School is King's Academy Christian School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Rivergate Adventist Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1505 Rivergate School Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Clackamas Day School
Daycare / Preschool
16640 Se 82nd Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 655-7826
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 655-7826
1.7 miles
Gr: PK | 85 students
15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
West Linn KinderCare ![West Linn KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "West Linn KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
3020 Lazy River Dr
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 636-0092
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 636-0092
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
King's Academy Christian School
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Christie Care - Clackamas River Campus
Alternative School
Po Box 368
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 675-2226
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 675-2226
2.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
12204 Se Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-9487
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-9487
3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory ![La Salle Catholic College Preparatory Photo]( "La Salle Catholic College Preparatory Photo")
(Catholic)
11999 SE Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spring Mountain Christian Academy
(Christian)
12152 Se Mather Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 454-0319
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 454-0319
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1505 Rivergate School Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 21 students
15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
King's Academy Christian School
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
516 5th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1505 Rivergate School Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Clackamas Day School
Daycare / Preschool
16640 Se 82nd Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 655-7826
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 655-7826
1.7 miles
Gr: PK | 85 students
15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
West Linn KinderCare ![West Linn KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "West Linn KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
3020 Lazy River Dr
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 636-0092
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 636-0092
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Candy Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Se Hull St
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8150
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8150
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Gladstone High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18800 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-2544
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-2544
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
18905 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 496-3939
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 496-3939
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
John Wetten Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 E Exeter
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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