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Community Transitional School

6601 Ne Killingsworth St Portland, OR 97218

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide at-risk children with a stable educational environment that promotes their academic and personal growth.

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Community Transitional School is a private school dedicated entirely to the needs of children whose families are homeless, in transition and experiencing chronic poverty-related crises.
  • Our purpose is to provide them with a stable, supportive environment that promotes both their personal and academic growth.
  • We combine character education with a curriculum that helps students succeed and develop their individual strengths.
  • Founded in 1990, we serve about 200 children every year.
  • Our average daily enrollment is 60 to 70 students.
  • We're a registered private school and an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
  • Regular days during the school year start at 8:30am and end at 3:10pm.
  • We're open for a full school year.
  • We also offer a 5 week summer program.
  • Our students range in age from 5 to 14 and come from families living in the city of Portland, Oregon, and parts of East Multnomah County.
  • They live in homeless and domestic violence shelters, cheap motels, on the floor of a friend's home and even outside in their cars.
  • Some are from families that are on the brink of losing their housing.
  • Some have just recently managed to move into permanent housing.
  • All are in situations where poverty and uncertainty are dominant forces.
  • Community Transitional School is a private school dedicated entirely to the needs of children whose families are homeless, in transition and experiencing chronic poverty-related crises. Our purpose is to provide them with a stable, supportive environment that promotes both their personal and academic growth. We combine character education with a curriculum that helps students succeed and develop their individual strengths. Founded in 1990, we serve about 200 children every year. Our average daily enrollment is 60 to 70 students. We're a registered private school and an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Regular days during the school year start at 8:30am and end at 3:10pm. We're open for a full school year. We also offer a 5 week summer program. Our students range in age from 5 to 14 and come from families living in the city of Portland, Oregon, and parts of East Multnomah County. They live in homeless and domestic violence shelters, cheap motels, on the floor of a friend's home and even outside in their cars. Some are from families that are on the brink of losing their housing. Some have just recently managed to move into permanent housing. All are in situations where poverty and uncertainty are dominant forces.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Community Transitional School?
The application deadline for Community Transitional School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Community Transitional School located?
Community Transitional School is located in the Cully neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Cully.

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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $13,756 for elementary schools and $17,132 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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