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Village Free School

1785 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

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Tel: (503) 788-3935

www.villagefreeschool.org

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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 (2026)

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

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

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.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Sliding Scale, see our website for details

Application URL

Online Application

Source: Verified school update

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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 (2026)

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $13,883 for elementary schools and $17,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).