Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Serendipity Center
About the School
- Serendipity Center serves 83 students in grades 2-12.
- The student:teacher of Serendipity Center is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Serendipity Center?
The application deadline for Serendipity Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Serendipity Center located?
Serendipity Center is located in the Centennial Community Association neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other private schools located in Centennial Community Association.
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