St. Therese School

1260 Ne 132nd Ave Portland, OR 97230
www.stthereseor.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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 (26-27)

  • 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
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 5 has 30 students the largest grade at St. Therese School, while Kind has 11.
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Student Body

Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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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.

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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).

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