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Puddletown School

7220 SE Cesar Chavez
Portland, OR 97202

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Puddletown School is a Montessori school for ages 3-12. We strive to foster a sense of self-trust in each child.

Children have an innate hunger for learning and independence.

Self-trust and confidence are important parts of developing independence.

Even as they make mistakes, children are able to enjoy each learning process.

This is especially evident when confidence is not tied to ability but rather to a sense of self-worth.

Puddletown School is an environment where children are free to explore and create in an atmosphere of respect.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked OR School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 122 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Puddletown School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori International (AMI)
Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2004

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

122 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

puddletownschool.com

% on Financial Aid

15%

Admissions Director

Andrea Ludlow

Admissions Associate

Andrea Ludlow

Source: Verified school update

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

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked OR School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 122 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $13,238 for elementary schools and $16,129 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).