St Clare School

1807 Southwest Freeman Street

Portland, OR 97219

5 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by principal on April 12, 2019

Excellent overall experience. A faculty and staff that is committed and passionate about what they do and a very supportive community.
Submitted by parent on October 09, 2015

From day 1 my children have thrived at St. Clare. We are not very religious, but feel the catholic values have really added to their development. Their community is second to none and I have been surprised at the kindness and politeness the children exhibit on a daily basis. Their buddy and family groups are amazing, their library, award winning PE and Art was a big draw and we can't keep a smile off our face how wonderful their teachers are...Without question I would recommend this school. We feel we have been so lucky as a family to have stumbled across it and ultimately we are blessed that they are so happy to go every morning.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2013

I began to explore Saint Clare after talking with another parent whose child goes to the school. We discussed the resources that are available at Saint Clare. After multiple interviews we decided to enroll our son. At the interviews I found warm, highly competent, and caring staff and teachers. I truly believe the school endeavors to teach character, compassion and academic studies. The atmosphere is one inclusion and acceptance. Music, art, religion, physical education and recess are still part of the curriculum. Saint Clare desires to help raise up well rounded children and teens who love God. Everything they do proves this. The teachers are fantastic and classes are small. Technology is used to facilitate learning when it adds to the learning process but it does not replace tried and true methods of teaching. Children are also encouraged through peer learners as well as older children who mentor the younger children. Service projects go beyond the classroom and instill a sense of responsibility for others in the children. I am so blessed to have found this school, these teachers and the families that make it happen for each of these children. It takes a village to raise a child
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2013

A gem of a school with a true community environment. Parent involvement is second-to-none. Children are not only held to high academic standards, but also high moral standards. Art, PE and music are an important part of the education. We love that our kids are receiving a well-rounded education.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2012

St Clare is a wonderful school with a great community and high academic standards. My children have been so happy and thrive in the atmosphere of love and learning. This school has a learning specialist to help children who learn differently or might be falling behind- unusual for a Catholic school. Also, the school has an art teacher with a wonderful art curriculum. Our children love this school.
Submitted by parent on December 22, 2010

Our family has been at St. Clare School for 11 years. We couldn't imagine a more comfortable place for our children to discover academics, themselves, and their faith. The staff is loving, encouraging, and cooperative. There are strengths and weaknesses, but the community spirit far outweighs any of the lowest weaknesses to us. The middle school is academically challenging and prepares well for (Catholic) high school, but with 2 of the 3 teachers having been there for a very long time (sometimes a strength, sometimes a weakness) there is room for innovation - especially in the area of applying technology to language arts and writing skills. We are very pleased with the current Administration - far more inviting, loving, and accessible than in the past. Our family rates this school highly.