2023 Best Schools for the Arts in Oregon

• Portland, OR•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.68 out of 5  28 reviews

Senior: Northwest Academy has really strong art, music, theater programs and does a great job preparing students for college. It's tiny though!... Read 28 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 261

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Beaverton School District, OR•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  98 reviews

Alum: I enjoyed my time at ACMA! I came in as a freshman, and was able to easily make friends due to our shared interests in creative writing, and had a lot of great teachers that were engaged and always willing to make time for students who needed extra help (like I did with math).... Read 98 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 707

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Bend, OR•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Cascades Academy is an exceptional place where small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and experiential learning help bring out the best in every student. They have fostered our daughter's love of learning while teaching her about kindness, responsibility, and leadership. We feel grateful to be part of this amazing community.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 250

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Portland, OR•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  57 reviews

Junior: Portland Christian School is a highly reputable institution that offers a quality Christian education to its students. The school provides a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive both academically and spiritually. The dedicated and experienced staff are passionate about teaching and are committed to providing a challenging and rigorous curriculum that prepares students for college and beyond. With a wide range of extracurricular activities available, including sports, music, and drama, students have the opportunity to develop their talents and interests beyond the classroom. The facilities are modern and well-equipped, providing a comfortable and inspiring learning environment for students. Overall, Portland Christian School is an excellent choice for parents who value a quality education that is grounded in Christian values.... Read 57 reviews

• grade A

• Students 278

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Springfield School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.35 out of 5  80 reviews

Alum: A3 is a high school for everyone. A place where unique students can be themselves. The staff at A3 intentionally create a climate of support, positivity and acceptance. Project based learning brings students together and fosters cooperative learning groups that integrate art into everything. The Academy of Arts and Academics is different, like it’s students. A safe space for excellence in education, learning and growth.... Read 80 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 201

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Milwaukie, OR•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  16 reviews

Senior: I have been attending this school for almost 10 years and I have had the best experience! The school community is unique and incredibly supportive. It encourages creativity and thinking out of the box, which comes in handy in the real world.... Read 16 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 277

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Portland Public Schools, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  95 reviews

Senior: Jefferson High School is a very welcoming, fun environment. With a tight-knit community, the staff and faculty are always looking out for the students and there is good report between most students and teachers. One of my favorite things about Jefferson High School is that most of the classes - History, English, Science, etc - are taught with diversity and social justice in mind. Our history classes taught real history, not whitewashed history textbooks. Our English classes always have some sort of social justice take, whether we are researching James Baldwin or writing an essay on where we see injustice in our lives (and what we have done about it), the class always allows me to view things from angles I wouldn't have originally. Even the science classes include racial justice and systemic oppression in their curriculum - this semester our Research and Medicine class read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and created a code of conduct for medical professionals and researchers.... Read 95 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 620

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• North Clackamas School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  73 reviews

Sophomore: MAA is the charter school for Milwaukie High School, and don’t be fooled, you can still take classes at Milwaukie (in fact you will have to for many classes). I’m currently heading into my sophomore year and think the connections between MAA and MHS students are lovely and they clash well, with MAA core classes being MAA only and things like health and PE being mixed. Arts lab, an exploration into college level skills, is the only MAA exclusive class. There’s a great diversity of LGBT+ students, though I struggled because a lot of friend groups are closed off at the beginning. The theater program is fantastic and I highly recommend participating!... Read 73 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 310

• Student-teacher ratio 31:1