Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,925
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John Fisher
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,925
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. John Fisher ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,400
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Robbie McGinty
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1.5 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubCultural Heritage Club
HOSA
Arts and Music Programs:
ChiorElectronic Music club
School Notes
- St. John Fisher School is a K-8 Catholic elementary school founded in 1959.
- St. John Fisher is recognized by local Catholic high schools for its excellent academic preparation and values learning.
- St. John Fisher School has strong parish support, both financially and philosophically.
- The school offers a welcoming environment with an expansive, up-to-date campus and physical plant.
- St. John Fisher School strives to develop the whole child by inspiring in each student the desire to use his or her God-given gifts to become a life-long learner and a person of integrity, character and responsibility; one who carries out Christ's role in society.
- St. John Fisher School offers a strong core curriculum that combines both traditional and progressive methodologies.
- St. John Fisher School is a K-8 Catholic elementary school founded in 1959. St. John Fisher is recognized by local Catholic high schools for its excellent academic preparation and values learning. St. John Fisher School has strong parish support, both financially and philosophically. The school offers a welcoming environment with an expansive, up-to-date campus and physical plant. St. John Fisher School strives to develop the whole child by inspiring in each student the desire to use his or her God-given gifts to become a life-long learner and a person of integrity, character and responsibility; one who carries out Christ's role in society. St. John Fisher School offers a strong core curriculum that combines both traditional and progressive methodologies.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Fisher cost?
St. John Fisher's tuition is approximately $9,925 for private students and $300 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Fisher?
The acceptance rate of St. John Fisher is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.
What sports does St. John Fisher offer?
St. John Fisher offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. John Fisher's ranking?
St. John Fisher ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. John Fisher?
The application deadline for St. John Fisher is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. John Fisher located?
St. John Fisher 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 St. John Fisher is Oregon Episcopal School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is West Hills Montessori School- Vermont St. Campus (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Montessori School
4920 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-5495
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
7339 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-2579
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
5700 Sw Dosch Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-3183
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 34 students
Jewish
6612 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 59
Episcopal
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 13
Special Education School
9020 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-2336
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
9000 Sw Beaverton-hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-2336
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 20
9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
8200 SW Pfaffle St.
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 697-4711
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Montessori School
4920 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-5495
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-5 | 34 students
Jewish
6612 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
2900 Sw Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7945 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Montessori School
4920 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-5495
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
7339 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-2579
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
5700 Sw Dosch Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-3183
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Jewish
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
2900 Sw Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7452 Sw 52nd Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6308
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6308
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5037 Sw Iowa St
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6300
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6300
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7250 Sw Vermont
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 356-2190
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 356-2190
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4300 Sw 47th Dr
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6292
Portland, OR 97221
(503) 916-6292
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5505 Sw 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 916-5676
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 916-5676
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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