The St. James Child Development Center provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that allows children to explore their intellectual, emotional, physical, creative and spiritual selves.
St. James Child Development Center also Provide a caring environment and age-appropriate program that will support the children through their stages of development and age-appropriate programs to meet the individual needs of each child in cooperation with the St. James congregation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OR School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. James Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$1,712/month for full-time preschool & kindergarten
Acceptance Rate
64%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learn. Discover. Love. Play. Grow.
- The St. James Child Development Center provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that allows children to explore their intellectual, emotional, physical, creative and spiritual selves. St. James Child Development Center also Provide a caring environment and age-appropriate program that will support the children through their stages of development and age-appropriate programs to meet the individual needs of each child in cooperation with the St. James congregation.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. James Child Development Center?
The acceptance rate of St. James Child Development Center is 64%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. St. James Child Development Center's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Oregon with low acceptance rates.
What is St. James Child Development Center's ranking?
St. James Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for St. James Child Development Center?
The application deadline for St. James Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. James Child Development Center located?
St. James Child Development Center is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. James Child Development Center is Northwest Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Downtown Portland KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Downtown Portland KinderCare ![Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare]( "Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Tuition listed
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary 's Academy ![St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School
Alternative School
1195 Sw 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
0.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 59 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary 's Academy ![St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Avenues For Youth
Alternative School
314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Downtown Portland KinderCare ![Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare]( "Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Tuition listed
The Children's Garden - Downtown ![The Children's Garden - Downtown Photo]( "The Children's Garden - Downtown Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 Sw Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Emerson School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sw 1st Ave Ste 1
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Sw Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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