Gateway Christian offers a varied program for children, ages 3 to 6 years.
Character building, according to Christian principles, is integrated into the total school program, including Bible stories and verses appropriate for each age level.
We have experienced, qualified teachers who desire to give your child a quality early chidlhood education based on Christian principles.
We desire to work closely with parents to foster optimum growth for each child.
We believe you will find an unusual atmosphere of love and understanding in every classroom, in a setting geared to the needs, special abilities and interests of each child.
We seek to provide opportunities for the development of each child mentally, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
Our curriculum provides group interaction to produce social-emotional growth, academic readiness activities to build vocabulary, speech and language skills, physical training and creative use of many art media, as well as color and number concepts.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gateway Christian School often compared to?
Gateway Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Greater Portland Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gateway Christian School?
The application deadline for Gateway Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gateway Christian School located?
Gateway Christian School is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other private schools located in Northeast Portland.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Gateway Christian School vs. Greater Portland Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Gateway Christian School is Fora Health Alternative School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Islamic School Of Met/oregon Islamic Academy (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
- miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic School Of Portland
(Islamic)
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
- miles
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Serendipity Center
Special Education School
14815 Se Division St.
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
- miles
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
- miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
- miles
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Serendipity Center
Special Education School
14815 Se Division St.
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
- miles
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
New Avenues For Youth
Alternative School
314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
- miles
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic School Of Portland
(Islamic)
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
- miles
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Serendipity Center
Special Education School
14815 Se Division St.
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
- miles
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic School Of Portland
(Islamic)
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sw 1st Ave Ste 1
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 Sw Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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