Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
8825 SW Barnes Rd,  Portland, OR
4.5
4.7
785 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tim Bazemore
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1420
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$45,800

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
79
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1420
Math
710
Verbal
710
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
34
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
85.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7%
Black
4.3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Oregon
#1 Best HS For Stem in Oregon
#1 Best Private HS in Oregon
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Oregon 50 Students
Stanford University 42 Students
Pomona College 39 Students
New York University 38 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 35 Students
University of Southern California 35 Students
University of Washington 35 Students
Columbia University 35 Students
Brown University 32 Students
Harvard University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 40 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Economics 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 87 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/26/2025
Small school that leads to hard-to-shift social dynamics, but the academics are incredibly strong and the faculty are both knowledgable and supportive
5.0 Junior
5/18/2025
Wonderful experience since 2021 when i joined this school. It is great College prep school with countless clubs to join or make your own. School values diversity and community.
5.0 Parent
7/6/2024
As a parent at Catlin Gable school we've been very happy with the education our daughter has received. The teachers have really understood our student and we are grateful for the opportunity. She has to broaden her education.
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4.7 9 Reviews
5.0 student
9/14/2023
Learning: Amazing. Very intimate, most teachers were professors and specialized in their field. Feels like a college campus with uppity buildings endowed by the opulent & with sporty/incredibly smart students who know their way around a chateau yet are extremely humble and nice. Just a touch of enti...
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5.0 other
6/13/2011
I can only attest for the Upper School, but as a upper school student the school has provided me with an invigorating, intimate, and stimulating education that is unmatched by all private schools I know. Although the workload is intense and can often border overwhelming, the intimate community that...
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5.0 other
4/18/2011
The teachers are so nice and helpful and if you have a problem they will help you until you know how to handle it. The students are really kind and the school goes to far lengths to make sure they are as welcoming, kind, friendly, and open as they can be. The campus is beautiful as well. I think thi...
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5.0 other
11/26/2010
This school is great, the community is so welcoming and I LOVE it there! the teachers really open up to provide help and comfort to you, while pushing you to extend your knowledge and education. They are always there to answer questions and lend a hand, even in something completely unrelated to acad...
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Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 8825 SW Barnes Rd in Portland, in the Cedar Mill neighborhood. Annual tuition is $45,800. The school has a total enrollment of 785 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Catlin Gabel School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1420 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $613,883. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jesuit High School, Edison High School, Arts and Communication Magnet Academy, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Catlin Gabel School.

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