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St. James Child Development Center

1315 Sw Park Ave Portland, OR 97201
Tel: (503) 227-2439
www.stjamescdc.com

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)
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About the School

  • 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)

School Rankings

St. James Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. James Child Development Center
Pre-K75
Kind10
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Year Founded
1981
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Student Body

Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$1,712/month for full-time preschool & kindergarten
Acceptance Rate
64%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Online Application

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)
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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 85%. 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.

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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).

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