Cascades Academy

Cascades Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
19860 Tumalo Reservoir Rd,  Bend, OR
4.5
3.7
247 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Julie Amberg
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$22,900

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
25
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
620
Verbal
660
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
89.3%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Hispanic
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS for the Arts in Oregon
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Oregon 14 Students
Oregon State University 14 Students
University of Washington 10 Students
University of Denver 9 Students
University of Portland 6 Students
Gonzaga University 6 Students
Colorado College 6 Students
Lewis & Clark College 6 Students
Whitman College 6 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 10 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Architecture 6 Students
Engineering 4 Students
Mechanical Engineering 4 Students
Environmental Science 4 Students
Graphic Design 4 Students
Music Performance 4 Students
Music 4 Students
Arts 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 12 Reviews
2.0
10/7/2024
pretty bad experience. 20 thousand dollars a year for below grade level stem classes, boring art classes, absolutely terrible music classes, disrespectful teachers, and barely any opportunities to have a social life since the school is so small? would not recommend. oh! and dont forget that no matter what happens in the school, there is no way to get out of the tuition, even if you dont after the first day.
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Amazing teachers. Amazing classmates. Great experiences and a unique experience. A lot of work goes into making the students learn well
3.0 Freshman
12/29/2020
Cascades Academy is small, and there is very little academic opportunity unless you are willing to create it yourself. The robotics program is exceptional, but that is just about the only area in which this school excels.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 25 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/28/2025
Horrible school. Do not send your kids here. All they care about is money. They go above and beyond to turn all children into special needs kids. Bullying goes unchecked. Those that contribute the most money get the attention. Class sizes are micro and offer no real social connection. Very dishonest...
1.0 parent
9/26/2025
While the schools marketing is less than impressive - the message driven home is that the school is committed to cultivating a community atmosphere, experiential learning, diversity et al. In the two years my children attended the school tuition was raised 15% y/y. If you define community by a revol...
5.0 parent
9/18/2025
I can best summarize the sentiment of this school by a single comment I've heard made time and time again from parents, myself included: "I wish I had gone here." This school is a truly incredible place. We've been a part of Cascades Academy now for 3 years and have two boys going here in the lower...
5.0 parent
4/2/2025
Watching my child grow intellectually, emotionally, and in confidence during her time at CACO was truly remarkable. The school’s supportive environment, rigorous academics, and adoption of their stated Mission in all facets of the school prepared her not just for college, but for life. Because of th...

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Cascades Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Rd in Bend, OR. Annual tuition is $22,900. The school has a total enrollment of 247 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Cascades Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1280. Discover additional schools in the area, like Realms High School, Realms Middle School, Bend International School, and more. Learn more about what Bend has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cascades Academy.

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