I love this school. All of.my kids went to Pilgrim for 10 years. They exceled in high school…read morebecause of the education they received here. The teachers care and the education is top notch. ​

My son who's now graduating from high school was a student at Pilgrim from 1st grade to 8th. This…read moreschool is awesome!! While he had some not so great experiences, overall it was wonderful especially the middle school. The teachers are amazing (love you Mrs Hall and Stehle!) and cared deeply about each student! The academic requirements are good and appropriate. We dearly miss Pilgrim

We love this school! St Cecilia offers a great curriculum, caring staff and an amazing community.read more

My family has been welcomed with open arms by the community here at St. Cecilia. I have had nothing…read morebut positive experiences from the students, parents, teachers, and staff. The principal is supportive, compassionate, and professional. The teachers care deeply about their students and create dynamic lessons that engage the students. I am so happy to be a part of this community and look forward to having both of my kids here through 8th grade.

If you are looking for a private school that is top notch and focuses on each individual child,…read moreplease explore The Catlin Gabel School. In a world where education puts kids in a box, The Catlin Gabel School is a refreshing tangent. I am so impressed with the students who have attended this school. They are the most mature kids who have been educated in a way that brings out the best of their gifts and abilities. Last year I had a student intern from Catlin at my place of business and I was so impressed. She was able to produce a professional video that reached the heart of my acupuncture practice and business. The first thought for most is that they cannot afford the school, but they have a complete system for financial grants and scholarships based on what you can realistically afford. According to the website: "More than one-quarter of the student body receives financial assistance through need-based grants and special scholarships. Grant and scholarship awards are not loans and do not have to be paid back. In 2013-14, we allocated over $3.4 million in financial aid to families with annual household incomes primarily in the range of $15,650 to $170,000. Award grants ranged from $1,830 to $25,750 and averaged $16,235." We hope our boys can attend this school next year or in the future and we applying for the 2014-15 school year. Fingers crossed and wish us luck!

I attended the upper school many years ago. Looking back on it now, I'm so grateful that my parents…read moremade me attend Catlin Gabel. The school really prepared me to be on my own once I graduated and also I was ahead of so many when I got to my college classes. I loved the small school environment once I was there! I can't say anything bad about Catlin! Go Eagles!

Clackamas Day school is the best. Caring teachers and great programs. Our son started there when he…read morewas 4 months old.

We have been so happy at Clackamas Day School! The staff is always friendly and you can tell they…read moretruly love being with the children. All the teachers, no matter which age group they teach, knows each student's name. The office staff is always quick to respond and provide information. I also appreciate that they have a program for school aged children for the summer and during the school year when they have days off.

More negative than positive at this location. My daughter has gone to atlas Tanasbourne and they're…read morewonderful she went to the West Linn Atlas location and they were great but this location the only reason why I'm bringing her here is because it's right next door to my house and right next door to her school if it weren't for that I would take her somewhere else.

We looked into sending my son at this location, I think it would be a great option, however, the…read moreadministration was unorganized, and unresponsive. It took a long time set up a viewing, or to get specific information. We ultimately decided to go somewhere else.

I would strongly recommend that families consider other options until there is new leadership at…read morethis school. During our experience, school administration provided inaccurate or misleading information during the enrollment process. This included representations about the gender composition of incoming classes and the grade levels typically offered. Although the school is listed as serving K-8, enrollment has not historically supported consistent offerings across the upper grades. The school also lacks adequate training, policies, and structural support for a diversity of learners. Families whose children require accommodations or flexibility--including those supported by physician documentation--may find that exceptions to stated policies are not respected, even when based on medical need. Overall, the gap between how the school presents itself and the day-to-day reality was significant. In our experience, this environment was far less supportive and far more rigid than local public school options, including Portland Public Schools.

When I first drove by this odd little building across from Montgomery Park, I never would have…read moreguessed that one day it would become like a second home for our family. I can't say enough good things about the teachers, staff and families that make up the CLASS community. The small, age-blended classes allow the teachers and staff to truly understand and cater to the needs of each student. More importantly, the teachers and staff truly care about each student and are highly dedicated to their success. I'm truly amazed at the job they have done fostering our son's emotional and academic development. They've helped instill a sense of confidence in him that I never thought would be possible. Most parents are also very involved in the school (and several of the teachers/staff have kids at the school) which helps create a true sense of community. As the saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child" and our family is extremely grateful that our village is the CLASS Academy community.

We are starting our 7th year at Agia Sophia Academy as a family. My children started in the…read moreMontessori preschool where they learned the fundamentals, and are now really taking off with the Classical Education program as they become well-versed and comfortable in multiple subjects--math, literature, science, faith, history, and more. This school also provides excellent Music & PE and Art classes, as well as Library time and Greek & Latin instruction a few days per week. More importantly, the school is led with the most kind-hearted teachers and administration parents could be blessed to have. The children are taught from a young age to love and respect all people and their environment, and they are instilled with a personal responsibility to bring forth kindness into the world, just as the Orthodox church teaches. While I am thrilled with the excellent academic and cultured education my children are receiving, I could not be more overjoyed as I watch them develop into good humans. Details and logistics: Elementary classes are mixed grades (usually 2 grades per class), but capped around 16 students per class. The older students take on a more leadership role one year, and then have the opportunity to learn from role models the next. The student body is very ethnically diverse, and we have the opportunity to learn from many other cultures. The school provides after-school care which is helpful for working parents who cannot pick up right at 3pm. There are 2 musical recitals each year, and several other events for both fundraising and fellowship, which builds a warm and loving family environment.

Both my children are enrolled at ASA, and both of them absolutely love going to school each day! My…read morehusband and I are so happy to have found a school that has wonderful teachers & staff, offers a well-rounded exceptional education, and incorporates our Orthodox faith. Plus, it is only 10 minutes from home and offers generous financial aid! It is our home away from home and we are grateful for the special community we have found at ASA.

Our family has been coming to Village Home for four years. It's an incredible community of…read moreteachers, learners, and families coming together to learn joyfully. The classes they offer vary from the core academic subjects to arts, from current events to life skills. There's a newspaper and yearbook even. It won't cover all of your academic needs, but is an awesome supplement to what you're doing at home.

So much thought and care goes into the fine learning experiences at Village Home. It's wonderful…read morefor our 11 year old.