Niche.com Ranks Catlin Gabel
as Top Oregon School
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.
Catlin Gabel News
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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 camps run from July 7 through August 8 and are open to ages 4–18. Explore all the options and register today!
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Eagles athletes and coaches excelled this spring, with teams and individuals pushing themselves to new levels—and setting school, team, and personal records.
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The Upper School Inclusivity Coordinators are creating safe spaces and promoting allyship for all students at Catlin Gabel.
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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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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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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.
SCHOOL VALUES
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
Experiential Learning at Catlin Gabel
Head of School Tim Bazemore highlights our teachers’ artful and engaging lesson designs.
SPIRIT OF INQUIRY
Every Student Experiences Success
Lower School Spanish teacher Pilar Arias helps students develop the skills and the confidence to explore and make mistakes.
ATHLETICS
An Inclusive Athletics Program
Athletics Director Kate Williams ’01 is fostering openness and opportunity, and using the lens of sport to foster life lessons.