At L'Etoile French Immersion Elementary School of Portland, we immerse children ages 1st Grade through 5th grade in our vibrant classrooms in both French and English.
Located in the heart of Portland in John’s Landing, we are proud to serve the Multnomah, Sellwood – Moreland, Burlingame and Hillsdale communities.
Our approach to learning prepares children to be capable, confident students who are empowered to achieve in both French and English.
Our teachers foster a lifelong passion for learning and instill a respect for cultural traditions around the world. Contact us today to schedule a tour.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2011
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for L'Etoile Elementary?
The application deadline for L'Etoile Elementary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to L'Etoile Elementary is Riverdale High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is L'etoile French Immersion School (0.0 miles away)
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5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
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Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
1807 SW Freeman Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
7945 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maimonides Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
6612 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 34 students
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
1.2 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
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary 's Academy ![St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
- miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
1807 SW Freeman Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
7945 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maimonides Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
6612 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 34 students
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
- miles
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
1807 SW Freeman Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Hills Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
7339 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-2579
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-2579
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Tuition listed
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Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
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640 S Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
Portland, OR 97280
(503) 244-1697
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Rank:
3/
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1151 Sw Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5280
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5280
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
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Rank:
10/
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1405 Sw Vermont
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5768
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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8401 Sw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6303
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-6303
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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