Each classroom offers age-appropriate experiences and activities which support and encourage your child's emergent and constructive learning.
Our teaching philosophy and educational approach is drawn from Emergent Curriculum Practices, Developmentally Appropriate Practices and from the text entitled Creative Curriculum.
Our experienced staff is dedicated to providing a caring, warm and welcoming environment which supports every aspect of your child's development.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,999
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
West Hills Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1950
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A place for discovering and learning together
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Hills Learning Center cost?
West Hills Learning Center's tuition is approximately $1,999 for private students.
When is the application deadline for West Hills Learning Center?
The application deadline for West Hills Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Hills Learning Center located?
West Hills Learning Center is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to West Hills Learning Center is Riverdale High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Maimonides Jewish Day School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Portland Jewish Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maimonides Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
6612 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 34 students
Portland Jewish Academy ![Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.]( "Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.")
(Jewish)
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7945 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5700 Sw Dosch Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-3183
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-3183
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Maayan Torah Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2900 Sw Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
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