Creative Minds Learning Center–Sellwood in Portland, OR offers early childhood and kindergarten programs for 20 students in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school serves grades PK through K with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 and employs one teacher.
Located in Southeast Portland, this co–ed learning center provides education in a large city environment.
The student body includes 10% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Creative Minds Learning Center is part of the Portland early childhood education community alongside nearby nonsectarian and religious private schools.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood?
The application deadline for Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood located?
Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Southeast Portland.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood is Lark Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Agatha Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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St. Agatha Catholic School ![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Puddletown Montessori School ![Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed]( "Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed")
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Yourth Progress Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Agatha Catholic School ![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Puddletown Montessori School ![Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed]( "Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed")
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Agatha Catholic School ![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Puddletown Montessori School ![Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed]( "Puddletown Montessori School Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed")
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8300 Se 15th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5656
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5656
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6301 Se 14th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6216
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6216
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7700 Se Reed College Pl
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-6343
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 S Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8950 Se 36th St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5320
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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