Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Paideia Classical Christian School
About the School
- Paideia Classical Christian School in Gladstone, OR serves 162 co–ed students in grades K through 11 in a suburban setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 19 total teachers supporting its classical Christian curriculum.
- Founded with a Christian orientation, Paideia is a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS).
- Approximately 5% of the student population represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
- The school is located near several other private schools in Gladstone and surrounding areas, offering families multiple education options.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Paideia Classical Christian School?
The application deadline for Paideia Classical Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Paideia Classical Christian School is King's Academy Christian School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Rivergate Adventist Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1505 Rivergate School Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
16640 Se 82nd Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 655-7826
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
3020 Lazy River Dr
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 636-0092
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Specialized Curriculum
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
Alternative School
Po Box 368
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 675-2226
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students
12204 Se Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-9487
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
11999 SE Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students
Christian
12152 Se Mather Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 454-0319
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1505 Rivergate School Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Specialized Curriculum
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
516 5th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1505 Rivergate School Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
16640 Se 82nd Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 655-7826
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
3020 Lazy River Dr
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 636-0092
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Specialized Curriculum
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Se Hull St
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8150
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8150
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18800 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-2544
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 655-2544
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
18905 Portland Ave
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 496-3939
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 496-3939
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
18521 Se River Rd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8035
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 785-8035
0.7 miles
Gr: PK
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 E Exeter
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-6564
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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