Catlin Gabel School vs. Oregon Episcopal School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Catlin Gabel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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SAT Score
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Oregon Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Diversity
Student Body
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School History
Overview
Catlin Gabel is a nationally recognized progressive private day school, offering an exceptional education for preschool through 12th grade.
We nurture each student's curiosity and individuality in an inclusive community that values creativity, character, and a lifelong love of learning.
Students are empowered to think critically, explore boldly, and contribute meaningfully to the world.
Since 1869, Oregon Episcopal School (OES) has been preparing students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1957
1869
Students Body
Total Students
788 students
861 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
21
Kindergarten Students
36
32
Grade 1 Students
42
50
Grade 2 Students
41
55
Grade 3 Students
46
57
Grade 4 Students
44
55
Grade 5 Students
48
56
Grade 6 Students
62
67
Grade 7 Students
63
70
Grade 8 Students
68
71
Grade 9 Students
80
79
Grade 10 Students
83
84
Grade 11 Students
77
91
Grade 12 Students
79
73
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
109 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
85%
Average Class Size
15
16
Number of AP Classes
n/a
5
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1431
1400
Average ACT score
32
29
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Uniform for grades Pre-K through 5)
(Uniform for grades Pre-K through 5)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 17 / Feb. 4
Jan. 19 / Feb. 3
Tuition Cost
$47,600
n/a
Tuition Notes
Varies by division: $38,750-$47,600
Financial assistance available
Tuition varies by grade; and families may apply for Financial Aid: www.oes.edu/tuition
% on Financial Aid
27%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,400
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
45%
n/a
Admissions Director
Kristina Berman
Lindsey Hoyt
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
35
59
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
All Queer Environment (AQE)鈥擫GBTQ+ AffinityAsian American and Pacific Islander Affinity Group (AAPI)
Astronomy ClubCompetitive Programming Club
D.R.E.A.M. (Diverse, Resilient, and Essential American Migrants)Desi Affinity Group
GIRLS RockGlobal Economics
Global EducationHispanic/Latinx Affinity Group
InterfaithJewish Affinity Group / Jewish Student Union
Math ClubMiddle Eastern Affinity Group
Mock TrialModel United Nations
Multi-CultiOutdoor Education Program
Philosophy ClubQuiz Bowl
RoboticsScience Ambassadors
Science BowlSpeech and Debate
TinkeringTRIBE (The Real Indescribable Black Experience)
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
CeramicsChoir
DramaJazz Band
Media ArtsMusic
Rock BandVisual Arts
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A Cappella & Concert ChoirsArts Club
Beginning ASL ClubBoard Game Club
Business ClubBuy Nothing
Challenge CourseChapel Leadership
Cheese ClubCoding
Computer Science ClubCreative Writing Club
Dance ClubDungeons & Dragons Club
ECHOESEconomics Club
Environmental Awareness ClubEnvironmental Club
FBLA ClubFeminism Club
Garden ClubGreenhouse activity
Hiking ClubHistory Club
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)Junior State of America
Magic: the Gathering ClubMahjong Club
Maker StudioMath Club
Mock TrialModel UN
Neuropharma ClubNOUR1SH: Health for Mind and Body
Orchestra ClubOregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)
Photography ClubPhysics Club
RC Aircraft ClubRobotics
Robotics ClubSchool Newspaper
Social Entrepreneurship ClubSpeech & Debate
Statistics and Strategy through PokerStudent government
Ukulele & Other AcousticsWellness Club
Women in STEMYearbook
YMAA Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandCeramics
FilmmakingStagecraft
String OrchestraTheater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic trainingOutdoor Program