Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Therese School
About the School
- St. Therese School, a faith-centered community, is dedicated to academic excellence and the growth and well being of the whole child, empowering each student to become a contributing member of the Church and society.
- We, the Faith Community of St. Therese School, are committed to the following philosophy for our school: the educational program, permeated by Catholic teaching and Gospel values, develops the individual's self-esteem by fostering the total growth of each person spiritually, intellectually, physically, psychologically, socially--to enable him/her to become a mature adult who is a positive, contributing member in the Church and society; that each student, created in God's image, has a right to an education that develops the individual's potential and fosters human dignity.
- The learner has the responsibility to embrace the educational opportunities provided; that the parents are the primary educators of their children.
- The school, church, and civic community support, complement and strengthen their role.
- All must continually foster a Faith Community, which witnesses to the Gospel message; that the school staff are the role models and leaders who set the tone of the school and work together to be examples of the Faith Community we are striving to build; that Veritas, the motto of our Dominican Order--the seeking of truth in all things--be a major influence within our school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Therese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Therese School, a faith-centered community, is dedicated to academic excellence and the growth and well being of the whole child, empowering each student to become a contributing member of the Church and society. We, the Faith Community of St. Therese School, are committed to the following philosophy for our school: the educational program, permeated by Catholic teaching and Gospel values, develops the individual's self-esteem by fostering the total growth of each person spiritually, intellectually, physically, psychologically, socially--to enable him/her to become a mature adult who is a positive, contributing member in the Church and society; that each student, created in God's image, has a right to an education that develops the individual's potential and fosters human dignity. The learner has the responsibility to embrace the educational opportunities provided; that the parents are the primary educators of their children. The school, church, and civic community support, complement and strengthen their role. All must continually foster a Faith Community, which witnesses to the Gospel message; that the school staff are the role models and leaders who set the tone of the school and work together to be examples of the Faith Community we are striving to build; that Veritas, the motto of our Dominican Order--the seeking of truth in all things--be a major influence within our school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Therese School's ranking?
St. Therese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Therese School?
The application deadline for St. Therese School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Therese School located?
St. Therese School is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other private schools located in Hazelwood.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Therese School is Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Portland Christian Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
All-boys | Alternative School
930 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Alternative School
16570 SE Oak Street
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 516-0765
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
All-boys | Alternative School
930 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students
Alternative School
16570 SE Oak Street
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 516-0765
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Seventh Day Adventist
1500 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-8372
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
All-boys | Alternative School
930 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 363 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
9200 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1830 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-2911
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 363 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
9200 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2252 SE 92nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Menlo Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12900 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-6506
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-6506
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Ne 127th Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 408-2750
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 408-2750
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
14030 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 262-4000
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 262-4000
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Margaret Scott Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14700 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2721
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 491-2721
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Sacramento Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2800
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2800
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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