Welcome to Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon

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.

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Innovation with Intention in the Age of AI

As interest in AI grows, Catlin Gabel is taking a values-driven approach. Educators are exploring how thoughtfully designed AI tools can support teaching, learning, and evaluation — without losing the human touch.

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Summer Camp Programs at Catlin Gabel!

Summer camps run from July 6 through August 7 and are open to ages 4–18. Explore all the options and register today!

Aliyah Abodunrin ’29 on left Luna González González ’26 on right standing facing viewer smiling book shelves in background

Helping Students Grow Into Themselves

In the Wings mentorship program, seniors support freshmen as they transition into the Upper School, demystifying the experience and offering friendship and guidance.

Using TED Talks to Teach Students About Ethics, Evidence, and Argumentation

In a cross-curricular Middle School project, students take a deep dive into the scientific method, data collection, and presentation skills.

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Growing Agency and Habits of Mind

During the transition to Lower School, students build on their experience and deepen their confidence as independent learners.

Key Facts

30% HIGHER SAT SCORES

compared with national average

51% of student population

identifies as people of color or multiracial

45+ HONORS CLASSES

available to Upper School students

$6.2M IN Financial ASSISTANCE

awarded to 27% of students in 2025-26

12 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

6 sports for Middle School and 8 for Upper School

120 colleges

send representatives annually to recruit student applicants

42 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

spoken by Catlin Gabel students

99% of graduates

attend 4-year college

COMMUNITY

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Building Community by Being in Fellowship

Assistant Head of School Kama Bruce is committed to the important work of strengthening relationships and creating spaces for every member of the community.

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Sustaining Students’ Curiosity about the World

Head of School Tim Bazemore reflects on the spirit of inquiry in education, and why teachers’ modeling, asking, and eliciting questions leads to understanding and growth.

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Helping Students Deepen Their Knowledge

With his context-based teaching method, Lower School Mandarin teacher Guimin Tang guides students to find joy and ownership in their language acquisition.

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An Inclusive Athletics Program

Athletics Director Kate Williams ’01 is fostering openness and opportunity, and using the lens of sport to foster life lessons.