Building Bridges serves 14 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. The student:teacher of Building Bridges is 7:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Building Bridges often compared to?
Building Bridges is often viewed alongside schools like Serendipity Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Building Bridges?
The application deadline for Building Bridges is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Building Bridges located?
Building Bridges is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.
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The nearest high school to Building Bridges is St. Mary 's Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedarwood Waldorf School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Healthy Starts Children's Center at OHSU (0.2 miles away)
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