²ÝÁñÉçÇø

²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Review - Established 2003

St. James Child Development Center

1315 Sw Park Ave Portland, OR 97201
Tel: (503) 227-2439

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Acceptance rate: 64%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School location map
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL

About the School

  • The St. James Child Development Center provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that allows children to explore their intellectual, emotional, physical, creative and spiritual selves.
  • St. James Child Development Center also Provide a caring environment and age-appropriate program that will support the children through their stages of development and age-appropriate programs to meet the individual needs of each child in cooperation with the St. James congregation.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Acceptance rate: 64%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. James Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. James Child Development Center
Pre-K75
Kind10
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn. Discover. Love. Play. Grow.

Student Body

Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$1,712/month for full-time preschool & kindergarten
Acceptance Rate
64%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. James Child Development Center?
The acceptance rate of St. James Child Development Center is 64%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. St. James Child Development Center's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Oregon with low acceptance rates.
What is St. James Child Development Center's ranking?
St. James Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for St. James Child Development Center?
The application deadline for St. James Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. James Child Development Center located?
St. James Child Development Center is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.

School Reviews

Endorse St. James Child Development Center. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school

Recent Articles

When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
School location map

Request Info

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $14,037 for elementary schools and $17,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Related School Videos

1:25

Most Popular Articles

Costs of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School in 2026
Costs of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School in 2026
 Free Schools
Free Schools
Average ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Tuition Cost
Average ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Tuition Cost

More Articles

Advanced Learning Frameworks
Leadership in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Education
Global Educator Empowerment
Funding the Future
The Journey to Enrollment

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (OR):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: