West Hills Learning Center

Each classroom offers age-appropriate experiences and activities which support and encourage your child's emergent and constructive learning.
Our teaching philosophy and educational approach is drawn from Emergent Curriculum Practices, Developmentally Appropriate Practices and from the text entitled Creative Curriculum.
Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing a caring, warm and welcoming environment which supports every aspect of your child's development.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,999
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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West Hills Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1950

Student Body

Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
West Hills Learning Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: A place for discovering and learning together
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Hills Learning Center cost?
West Hills Learning Center's tuition is approximately $1,999 for private students.
When is the application deadline for West Hills Learning Center?
The application deadline for West Hills Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Hills Learning Center located?
West Hills Learning Center is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 25 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,999
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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