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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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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Head of Middle School Michele Roberts on the importance of providing students with a safe space to explore their interests and define themselves.
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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.
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Five team championships, and 16 players receiving all-league honors, made fall 2024 one of the biggest sports seasons in school history. See the full fall sports recap.
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Middle School music teacher Alex Juarez is helping students make connections across genres and generations.
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.
Upcoming Events
Middle School Information Session
This information session, hosted by our leadership team, is a great opportunity to learn more about Catlin Gabel's Middle School. Students welcome!
The formal program will conclude by 7:00 pm, followed by an optional half-hour to chat with middle school students, parents, and teachers. An Upper School information session will begin at 7:15 pm in Cabell Theater, and families are welcome to attend both sessions.
If you already have an account, you can register for events in the admission portal.
Complete our inquiry form if you need to create an admission portal account.
Upper School Information Session
This information session, hosted by Derek Kanarek, Interim Head of the Upper School, is a great opportunity to learn more about Catlin Gabel's Upper School. Students welcome!
If you already have an account, you can register for events in the admission portal.
Complete our inquiry form if you need to create an admission portal account.
An Evening with Catlin Gabel Family Affinity & Discussion Groups
Join school administrators and parents at this online event to learn more about how we foster community and belonging at Catlin Gabel School.
You'll have an opportunity to hear from the Assistant Head of School, Director of Equity & Inclusion and parent leaders of Catlin Gabel family affinity and discussion groups.
There will be time for breakout room discussions with the following groups: Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Jewish, Latinx, Multiracial, Rainbow (LGBTQ+), Neurodiversity, and AWARE (Alliance of White Anti-Racists Everywhere).
If you already have an account, you can register for events in the admission portal. Complete our inquiry form if you need to create an admission portal account.