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Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Hours Of Operation: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 weeks, Max Age - 5 years
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU cost?
Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU?
The application deadline for Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU located?
Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU is St. Mary 's Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Building Bridges (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Building Bridges
Special Education School
0112 Sw Pennoyer St
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 235-3122
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 235-3122
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 14 students
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
0234 SW Bancroft Street
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary 's Academy ![St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary 's Academy ![St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yourth Progress Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
1.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Building Bridges
Special Education School
0112 Sw Pennoyer St
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 235-3122
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 235-3122
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 14 students
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
0234 SW Bancroft Street
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yourth Progress Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Building Bridges
Special Education School
0112 Sw Pennoyer St
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 235-3122
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 235-3122
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 14 students
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Downtown Portland KinderCare ![Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare]( "Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1825 SE Clinton Street
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 231-7425
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 231-7425
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3830 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6200
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2421 Se Orange Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6190
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6190
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 S Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Sw Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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