Portland Christian Schools

What Portland Christian Schools does

Portland Christian Schools is a private, non-profit Christian K-12 institution founded in 1947 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, operating across two physical campuses: an Early Childhood Education and Elementary Campus at 11845 SE Market Street serving preschool (ages 2.5-5) through grade 5, and a Middle and High School Campus at 12425 NE San Rafael Street serving grades 6-12. The school delivers a faith-integrated curriculum in which biblical worldview is threaded through every subject rather than confined to a dedicated Bible class, alongside a rigorous academic program staffed by teachers of whom 67% hold advanced degrees, supported by an 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The institution monetizes primarily through recurring tuition and fees for K-12 instruction, supplemented by ancillary revenue streams including Before & After School Care, Summer Programs, Summer Sports Camps, Athletics, Fine Arts, an International Students Program (grades 9-12), and donations channeled through the Christian School Society of Portland, Business Partner Sponsorships, and Reward Programs. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a website inquiry flow, campus tours, and community events such as Touch A Truck and Movie Nights. Student outcomes are emphasized in marketing, including a stated 100% college acceptance rate, 32 Honor Society inductions in 2024, and a student body that is 43% students of color drawn from 162 churches and 61 zip codes. Leadership includes Elizabeth Ennis as Data Controller and Trisha Fisher as Dean of Students for collegiate athletics; no venture, private equity, or parent-company ownership is indicated.

Name

Portland Christian Schools

Legal name

Portland Christian Schools

Website

https://pcschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Portland Christian Schools is a non-profit private K-12 Christian school in Portland, Oregon, founded 1947, operating two campuses serving preschool through 12th grade with faith-integrated curriculum, small class sizes, and a stated 100% college acceptance rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school programs
• Preschool elementary services
• College counseling services
• Athletics arts programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private school tuition from families for K-12 education services, including preschool programs. Additional revenue from summer programs, sports camps, and athletics programs.
2. Donations and Support: The school accepts donations through its Christian School Society of Portland and has a Business Partner Sponsorship program. Parents can also support through volunteer programs and parent committees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Portland Christian Schools is a private Christian school providing comprehensive education from preschool (ages 2.5-5) through 12th grade across two campuses in Portland, Oregon. The school delivers faith-integrated academics, college and career counseling, athletics, fine arts, summer programs, and before/after school care, with a 100% college acceptance rate for graduating seniors.

Product overview

Portland Christian Schools offers a unified private Christian education spanning preschool through 12th grade across two campuses. The ECE & Elementary Campus (11845 SE Market Street) serves students ages 2½ through 5th grade, while the Middle & High School Campus (12425 NE San Rafael Street) serves grades 6-12. The institution provides core academic programming integrated with biblical principles, supplemented by College & Career Counseling services, award-winning Athletics Programs (elementary through high school), Fine Arts Programs, Summer Programs for ages 2½-12, an International Students Program for grades 9-12, Before & After School Care for K-5, and Academic Support for grades 6-12. With a 100% college acceptance rate and a focus on developing critical thinkers and empathetic servant leaders, the school emphasizes character development alongside academic excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Royals Athletics: The school's athletic program for middle and high school students featuring various sports including baseball, football, and track and field.
• Royals Alumni

Products and services

• Private Christian Education (Preschool-Grade 12) Comprehensive Christian education from preschool through 12th grade with rigorous academics, biblical integration, character development, and extracurriculars.
• ECE & Elementary Campus Preschool through 5th grade campus at 11845 SE Market Street, Portland, OR, serving students ages 2.5 through elementary school.
• Middle & High School Campus Middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) campus at 12425 NE San Rafael Street, Portland, OR.
• College & Career Counseling Comprehensive college and career guidance for high school students, including individual meetings, grade-level sessions, college events, FAFSA and scholarship support; over 90% of students continue to college.
• Athletics Programs (Royals Athletics) Award-winning athletics program for elementary, middle school, and high school students, including baseball, football, track & field, and golf.
• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive performing and visual arts programs spanning elementary, middle school, and high school.
• Summer Programs Summer programs for ages 2.5 to 12, including Summer Sports Camps and educational summer activities.
• International Students Program (Grades 9-12) Specialized program for international students in grades 9-12, providing American high school education with English language support and cultural integration.
• Before & After School Care (K-5)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for graduating seniors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Westside Christian School: A faith-based K-12 private school in the Portland metro area serving students with an evangelical Christian educational model. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and grade band offering to Portland Christian Schools.
• Valley Catholic School: Catholic K-12 school serving the Portland metro with elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Comparable in faith-based private school positioning, vertical K-12 offering, and Portland-area catchment.
• Portland Adventist Academy: Adventist K-12 school in the Portland area offering faith-integrated education from elementary through high school. Comparable in faith-based positioning, dual-campus structure, and Portland-metro service area.
• St. Mary's Academy: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Portland with rigorous academics and faith-based mission. Comparable in Portland private school market, college-prep outcomes focus, and faith integration.
• Jesuit High School Portland: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Beaverton/Portland metro with strong athletics and 100% college attendance culture. Comparable as a faith-based secondary school competing for the same high school families in Portland.

Others

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): National accreditation and membership body for Christian schools. Portland Christian's accreditor/peer network and adjacent touchpoint for curriculum, teacher certification, and student programs.

Broad incumbents

• Catlin Gabel School: Prominent progressive private PK-12 school in Portland metro. Comparable in private K-12 grade band and Portland geography; differs in being secular/progressive rather than faith-based.
• Oregon Episcopal School: Larger, more established Portland-area private PK-12 school with broader (Episcopal) faith identity and stronger endowment. Comparable in private K-12 positioning and Portland geography, but operates at a different price tier and scale.

Regional players

• Cascade Christian Schools: Multi-campus Christian K-12 system serving the Pacific Northwest with elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Comparable in faith-based positioning and multi-campus operating model, though headquartered in a different regional market.
• Faith Bible Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon area). Comparable in mission and grade band, competing for similar faith-seeking families in the broader region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pcroyalsathl
• Facebookfacebook.com/PDXChristian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/portland-christian-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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