Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School in Portland, OR, serves 59 students at the UG grade level in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 59:1 with one teacher on staff.
Fifty percent of students identify as students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for diversity.
The school is located in Southwest Portland and holds membership in the National Independent Private Schools Association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 25%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School?
The application deadline for Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School located?
Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School is Northwest Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
- miles
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Tuition listed
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children's Garden - Downtown ![The Children's Garden - Downtown Photo]( "The Children's Garden - Downtown Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Downtown Portland KinderCare ![Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare]( "Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
- miles
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary 's Academy ![St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Avenues For Youth
Alternative School
314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
- miles
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Tuition listed
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Children's Garden - Downtown ![The Children's Garden - Downtown Photo]( "The Children's Garden - Downtown Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Downtown Portland KinderCare ![Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare]( "Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 Sw Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Emerson School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sw 1st Ave Ste 1
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Sw Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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