Albina Youth Opportunity School (Closed 2026)

3710 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Albina Youth Opportunity School in Portland, OR, serves 131 students from kindergarten through 4th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.

Founded in 1966, the school is located in the North Portland neighborhood within a large urban community.

The school employs 4 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 33:1.

Albina Youth Opportunity School reflects modest racial diversity, with 2.36% of students identified as students of color.

As a Portland K–4 private school, it provides educational options within the city's alternative school programs.

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Year Founded

1966

Student Body

Total Students

131 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

33:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Albina Youth Opportunity School?

The application deadline for Albina Youth Opportunity School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Albina Youth Opportunity School located?

Albina Youth Opportunity School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other private schools located in North Portland.

People that viewed Albina Youth Opportunity School also viewed these schools: Pacific Crest Community School, Catlin Gabel School, Mannahouse Christian Academy, Hosanna Christian School and King's Way Christian Schools.

The nearest high school to Albina Youth Opportunity School is Rosemary Anderson High School/portland Oic (0.8 miles away)

The nearest elementary school is Childpeace Montessori School (1.3 miles away)

The nearest preschool is The Children's Garden - Field Office (1.1 miles away)

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