St. Therese 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 Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 249 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Therese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
249 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and 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.
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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Students
Grades: 6-12 | 220 students 0.5 miles 12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-3960
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-3960
0.5
6-12
220
Grades: NS-5 | 242 students 1.5 miles 11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-5455
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-5455
1.5
NS-5
242
Counterpoint Day Treatment
All-boys | Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 19 students 1.6 miles 930 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
1.6
8-12
19
Crossroads Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: NS-8 | 99 students 1.6 miles 2505 Ne 102nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 254-1431
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 254-1431
1.6
NS-8
99
Wynne Watts School, Albertina Kerr Centers
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-K | 40 students 1.6 miles 930 Ne 162nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 239-8101
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 239-8101
1.6
NS-K
40
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