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Oregon Episcopal School | Top Private School In Portland
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Oregon Episcopal School | Top Private School In Portland
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Power for Good
Our mission
Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.
The national school ranking and review platform Niche has recognized Oregon Episcopal School as one of the Best Schools in America and ranked the #1 Best High School for STEM in Oregon.
Across multiple indicators, including academics, activities, college preparedness, student experience, and data from the U.S. Department of Education, OES earned exceptional marks and stands among the top schools in the nation.
In addition to this category-leading ranking, OES received an overall grade of A+, driven by excellence in academics,
STEM programming
, and opportunities for inquiry-based learning, innovation, and exploration. These results include input and reviews from students, alumni, faculty, and families.
OES continues to demonstrate what bold, student-centered learning looks like. Through hands-on inquiry, interdisciplinary thinking, and real-world application, OES empowers students to ask big questions and to pursue meaningful answers. This approach builds scholars, problem-solvers, and students who are prepared to excel at a college level and use their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.
In addition to a warm and supportive living environment, residential life includes frequent outings to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Surfing at the coast, rock climbing in Central Oregon, and hiking in the Columbia Gorge are all favorite activities. Students and dorm parents venture together to the Portland restaurant scene, featuring cuisine from many different cultures.The annual dorm retreat allows students to share insights and experiences, along with time to relax and recharge.
OES’s best-in-class athletic facilities reflect our commitment to transforming lives, fostering community, and enhancing education through sports. The Athletic Center (built in 2020) offers room for growth, a homecourt advantage, and a space to inspire future leaders. Our turf and track, both updated in 2025, feature sustainable, high-performance materials—grass-like traction turf that protects athletes and the environment, and a gel track made from 84% renewable and recycled materials for speed, consistency, and joint health. The Sports and Recreation Center (SPARC) adds versatile amenities, including indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a basketball/volleyball court, racquetball courts, and a fencing facility—together creating an unparalleled environment for student-athletes and the wider community.
During Winterim, a pivotal experiential education experience in
Upper School
, students often use scientific inquiry to deepen their understanding of the natural habitats and human communities they visit. One such project was studying coral restoration at a marine preserve in Mexico. While on Isla Espíritu Santo, each student worked on their own science research project. They collected coral samples, examined their findings, and created reports that they discussed with their classmates and local students.
A highlight of the seventh grade
Middle School
experience is the annual Vark Tank competition. Students create their own inventions and present them to a panel of Vark Tank judges, who decide which project they want to invest in. The students’ inquiry process involves brainstorming, designing, and building prototypes, fine-tuning their prototypes as they progress through their creative journey.
Lower School
students used the inquiry process to learn more about yellowjackets on their playground. The children observed the insects, made notes, and shared their theories about where the yellowjackets nested and what they ate. Teachers encouraged collaboration among the students, which evolved naturally during recess. In the end, the children learned a lot and, most importantly, had fun.
The EC3 Design Center provides an ideal setting for the students to apply the OES Inquiry Cycle: Explore, Connect, Create, Commit, and Reflect. Students learn how to collaborate and move an idea forward as they share materials, tools, inspiration, and approaches, and bring their solutions to life through iterative prototypes.
Everyone who comes into the EC3 Design Center is there as an active problem solver, from the youngest learners giving form to their most imaginative ideas, to Upper School classes that focus on creative coding, music production, engineering design, and creative collaboration.
Each year in the Middle School, Vark Tank focuses on a topic, with the current topic focused on environmental sustainability. OES is committed to educating its students about how to be conscientious stewards of the Earth and learning how to protect the environment, now and in the future. This includes advocating for actions that reduce greenhouse emissions, promoting sustainable energy, and supporting communities impacted by environmental racism and a lack of environmental stewardship.
We educate students to become informed, compassionate, and engaged citizens of the world. As the academic curriculum evolves through the grade levels, this core value of developing well-rounded young minds remains our guiding principle.
An Unforgettable Immersive Experience in Peru
In the first of our Winterim Spotlight series, read how students expanded their Spanish skills while experiencing the culture of Peru.
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Fourth Graders Host Advocacy Symposium
Fourth grade students learn to be advocates for causes that they believe in and how to express their empathy to others.
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Movement, Music, and Smiles All Around!
Check out all of the fun from this year’s Beginning Years Movement Program, held on March 19.
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about Movement, Music, and Smiles All Around!
A Glimpse into Winterim: Lower School Interns Mentor Younger Students
Lower School interns learn leadership and mentoring skills. Plus, get a sneak peek at photos from other Winterims.
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about A Glimpse into Winterim: Lower School Interns Mentor Younger Students
A Night on the Riviera Makes a Lasting Impact for OES
The 40th Annual OES Auction on March 14 was a joyful celebration of connection, generosity, and shared commitment to our school.
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about A Night on the Riviera Makes a Lasting Impact for OES
Middle School Basketball Program Builds Skill, Spirit, and Success
From championship-level intensity to program-wide growth, OES middle school basketball delivered a season defined by energy, teamwork, and standout performances across every grade.
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Faculty with Advanced Degrees
82%
35+
Honors and AP Courses in the Upper School
Students Play at Least One Sport
85%
55
Boarding Students from 12 Countries
Students Participate in 3 Upper School Plays Each Year
150+
60+
State Team Championships in 10 Sports
Students Receive Financial Aid
23%
7:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Identify as Students of Color
47%
As a boarding student, the campus quickly became my home, my peers became like family, and the residential life staff offered constant guidance and support. The boarding program is the backbone of OES's identity through its connectivity and involvement across the school.
It feels like even the smallest actions can make a huge difference to people in our community.
As responsive educators who understand children, we are here to keep them safe, keep them loved and nurtured, but also make sure they build their capacity for learning.
What really stood out to me at OES was the close connection between teachers and students and the emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning. That environment really prepared me for success in college, both academically and personally.
Having the chance to hear Malala Yousafzai speak was incredibly meaningful to me. What resonated the most was the way she challenged everyone to remain resilient, even when faced with intense negativity.
At OES, I learned how to think critically, going beyond surface answers to really understand how and why something was happening. OES’s academics have made me confident to tackle college courses independently.
We encourage students to be more curious than certain. I’m not here to tell the kids what to think, I’m here to try to teach them
how
to think—how to think for themselves and weed through all the messages that are coming to them in our world.