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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Catlin Gabel Educators: Profiles in Academic Excellence

Educators at Catlin Gabel are committed to helping students develop as individuals and gain confidence in their knowledge and skills.

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Summer Camp Programs at Catlin Gabel!

Summer camps run from July 7 through August 8 and are open to ages 4–18. Explore all the options and register today!

A Championship Season: Spring Athletics Highlights

Eagles athletes and coaches excelled this spring, with teams and individuals pushing themselves to new levels—and setting school, team, and personal records.

Fostering a Sense of Belonging in the Community

The Upper School Inclusivity Coordinators are creating safe spaces and promoting allyship for all students at Catlin Gabel.

Catlin Gabel Educators Honored for Professional Excellence

The annual Renjen Teaching Excellence Grants and the Tal Honorarium for Differentiation recognize educators for their innovative approaches to teaching and the positive impact of their work with students.

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Catlin Gabel Ranked as #1 Best Private K-12 School in Oregon

For the sixth consecutive year, Catlin Gabel School has been named the #1 Best Private K-12 School in the state, and ranked in the top 1% of all private schools nationally.

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Tim Bazemore: The Spaces Students Inhabit

Thoughts from the Head of School on the important role that environment plays in the education of every child, at every age.

Key Facts

52% of student population

identifies as people of color or multiracial

$6 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE

awarded to 27% of students in 2024-25

30% HIGHER SAT SCORES

compared with national average

45+ HONORS CLASSES

available to Upper School students

13 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

6 sports for Middle School and 9 for Upper School

40 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

spoken by students at Catlin Gabel

INTEGRITY

Creating a Space That is About Belonging

Assistant Head of School Kama Bruce shares thoughts on why he believes that psychological safety is a central tenet of education and learning.

Director of Engineering Education Kevin Forbes smiling surrounded by Robotics & Engineering laughing students holding engineering equipment or tools pointing them at Kevin in a playful manner

Developing Confidence, Skills, and an Ethical Mindset

Director of Engineering Education Kevin Forbes guides students to approach problems and develop technologies in a responsible way.

Experiential Learning at Catlin Gabel

Head of School Tim Bazemore highlights our teachers’ artful and engaging lesson designs.

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Every Student Experiences Success

Lower School Spanish teacher Pilar Arias helps students develop the skills and the confidence to explore and make mistakes.

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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.