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.

This Fall in the Beehive: Growing Together in New Ways

Our youngest learners are making connections with their teachers and each other while exploring and celebrating identity, storytelling, and imagination.

Catlin Gabel Beyond the Classroom

In this issue of the Caller magazine: Journeys of self-discovery in Eastern Oregon and Japan; students take their conservation concerns to the State Capitol; and an interview with environmental justice advocate Dr. Stephen Leak '11.

Becoming Part of the Catlin Gabel Family

Grandparents Rick and Barbara Rinetti discover a welcoming community where they play an important role

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

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

Assistant Head of School wearing bright orange shirt waving up at the drone at all school assembly with background of students and teachers seated and standing in schauff circle

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.

middle school students seated and standing working on science experiment in classroom

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.

lower school mandarin teacher guimin tang seated at round wooden table with student holding up paper lantern

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.

upper school varsity girls soccer team in a team huddle at homecoming soccer game

An Inclusive Athletics Program

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