Private School Review - Established 2003

Oregon Episcopal School vs. Catlin Gabel School

Should you attend Oregon Episcopal School or Catlin Gabel School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Our beautiful 59-acre campus provides the perfect setting for open minds to inquire, explore, and grow in order to succeed in an ever-changing global community.
Oregon Episcopal School
(5)
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
Combined school
Catlin Gabel School Photo - Catlin Gabel is recognized as one of the finest schools in the nation. When students step onto our 67-acre campus, they find themselves in the center of our educational experience: fir trees, meadows, and apple orchard, as well as multimedia classrooms, a creative arts center, state-of-the-art science labs, divisional libraries, soccer fields, tennis courts, an outdoor track, and much more.
Catlin Gabel School
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
Combined school
Top Rankings

Oregon Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Highest average SAT score
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
Student Body
Largest student body
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extracurriculars
Most extracurriculars offered
School History
Oldest founding date
School Resources
Largest endowments

Catlin Gabel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Highest average SAT score
ACT Score
Highest average ACT score
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
Student Body
Largest student body
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extracurriculars
Most extracurriculars offered
Overview
Since 1869, Oregon Episcopal School (OES) has been preparing students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
Catlin Gabel is a nationally recognized progressive private day school, offering an exceptional education for preschool through 12th grade.
We nurture each student's curiosity and individuality in an inclusive community that values creativity, character, and a lifelong love of learning.
Students are empowered to think critically, explore boldly, and contribute meaningfully to the world.
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1869
1957
County
Washington, OR
Washington, OR

Students Body

Total Students
866 students
784 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
52%
Students by Grade
Oregon Episcopal School Student By Grade
Catlin Gabel School Student By Grade

Students by Grade

Pre-K Students
26
19
Kindergarten Students
32
39
Grade 1 Students
50
40
Grade 2 Students
55
40
Grade 3 Students
57
42
Grade 4 Students
55
44
Grade 5 Students
56
46
Grade 6 Students
67
60
Grade 7 Students
70
65
Grade 8 Students
71
67
Grade 9 Students
79
78
Grade 10 Students
84
76
Grade 11 Students
91
87
Grade 12 Students
73
81

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
83 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
88%
Average Class Size
16
17
Number of AP Classes
5
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
Courses Link
Courses Link
Average SAT score
1400
1393
Average ACT score
29
31
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Matriculation Link
Matriculation Link
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline
Jan. 20 / Feb. 4
Jan. 15 / Feb. 4
Tuition Cost
$46,400
n/a
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade; and families may apply for Financial Aid: www.oes.edu/tuition
Varies by division: $37,300-$45,800 Financial assistance available
% on Financial Aid
22%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$28,560
Acceptance Rate
23%
43%
Admissions Director
Lindsey Hoyt
Jasmine Davidson

Sports

Total Sports Offered
10
9
Sports
Alpine SkiingBasketball
Cross CountryFencing
GolfLacrosse
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
24
43
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
A Cappella & Concert ChoirsBusiness Club
Challenge CourseCoding
Environmental Awareness ClubGreenhouse activity
Junior State of AmericaMaker Studio
Mock TrialModel UN
RoboticsSchool Newspaper
Speech & DebateStudent government
Ukulele & Other AcousticsYearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
BandCeramics
FilmmakingStagecraft
String OrchestraTheater


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic trainingOutdoor Program

Club or Organization:
Advocates for Women in Science Engineering and Math (AWSEM)All Queer Environment (AQE)—LGBTQ+ Affinity
Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity Group (AAPI)Astronomy Club
Competitive Programming ClubD.R.E.A.M. (Diverse, Resilient, and Essential American Migrants)
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)Desi Affinity Group
GIRLS RockGlobal Economics
Global EducationHispanic/Latinx Affinity Group
History Bowl/Bee ClubImpact: Tech Society
InterfaithJewish Affinity Group / Jewish Student Union
Math ClubMiddle Eastern Affinity Group
Mock TrialModel United Nations
Multi-CultiOutdoor Education Program
Philistine ClubPhilosophy Club
Quiz BowlREquip Soccer
RoboticsS.A.F.E. (Students and Friends for Equality)
Science AmbassadorsScience Bowl
Science OlympiadSpeech and Debate
TinkeringTRIBE (The Real Indescribable Black Experience)
Yearbook Club


Arts and Music Programs:
CeramicsChoir
DramaJazz Band
Media ArtsMusic
Rock BandVisual Arts

 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE