Village Free School

Village Free School's mission is to empower youth to become independent, creative, and conscientious citizens capable of thinking for themselves and collaborating with others to create a better world.
Our learning environments honor freedom, promote responsibility, and nurture the well being of each student and the community.
Students are supported and challenged to find meaning in their lives, adapt to the world as it is, and prepare for the world in which they want to live.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
2004

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sliding Scale, see our website for details
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Village Free School?
The application deadline for Village Free School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Village Free School located?
Village Free School is located in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other private schools located in Lents.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $13,247 for elementary schools and $16,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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