St. John Fisher (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked OR School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 247 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,925
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John Fisher ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Fisher
Pre-K	20
Kind	21
1	23
2	25
3	25
4	26
5	28
6	25
7	26
8	28

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/Dysgraphia

Year Founded

1959

Student Body

Total Students

247 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,925

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% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,400

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Robbie McGinty

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1.5 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballSwimming

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Chess ClubCultural Heritage Club

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ChiorElectronic Music club

School Notes

St. John Fisher School is a K-8 Catholic elementary school founded in 1959.
St. John Fisher is recognized by local Catholic high schools for its excellent academic preparation and values learning.
St. John Fisher School has strong parish support, both financially and philosophically.
The school offers a welcoming environment with an expansive, up-to-date campus and physical plant.
St. John Fisher School strives to develop the whole child by inspiring in each student the desire to use his or her God-given gifts to become a life-long learner and a person of integrity, character and responsibility; one who carries out Christ's role in society.
St. John Fisher School offers a strong core curriculum that combines both traditional and progressive methodologies.

St. John Fisher School is a K-8 Catholic elementary school founded in 1959. St. John Fisher is recognized by local Catholic high schools for its excellent academic preparation and values learning. St. John Fisher School has strong parish support, both financially and philosophically. The school offers a welcoming environment with an expansive, up-to-date campus and physical plant. St. John Fisher School strives to develop the whole child by inspiring in each student the desire to use his or her God-given gifts to become a life-long learner and a person of integrity, character and responsibility; one who carries out Christ's role in society. St. John Fisher School offers a strong core curriculum that combines both traditional and progressive methodologies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Fisher cost?

St. John Fisher's tuition is approximately $9,925 for private students and $300 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John Fisher?

The acceptance rate of St. John Fisher is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. St. John Fisher's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Oregon with low acceptance rates.

What sports does St. John Fisher offer?

St. John Fisher offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. John Fisher's ranking?

St. John Fisher ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. John Fisher?

The application deadline for St. John Fisher is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. John Fisher located?

St. John Fisher is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $13,763 for elementary schools and $17,132 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).