Preschools in Portland
11 preschools near Portland, OR, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
The Portland Montessori School
An AMI-recognized Montessori school in Northeast Portland's Rose City / Hollywood area.
Montessori of Alameda
A bilingual Spanish-English Montessori preschool in Northeast Portland's Cully/Alameda area.
StudioLingua
A Reggio Emilia-inspired Italian immersion preschool in Southeast Portland.
Our Nest Schoolhouse
A Reggio Emilia-inspired, child-led preschool in Southeast Portland.
Overlook Collaborative Preschool
A Reggio-inspired, eco-friendly half-day cooperative preschool in the Overlook neighborhood of North Portland.
Pine Village School
A play-based, Reggio-inspired multi-age preschool in Northeast Portland's Montavilla area.
Hancock Street Preschool
A play-based cooperative preschool in Northeast Portland's Irvington neighborhood.
Rose City Neighborhood Preschool
A play-based cooperative preschool in Northeast Portland's Rose City Park neighborhood.
Cathedral Park Preschool
A play-based cooperative preschool in the St. Johns area of North Portland.
Multnomah Playschool
A parent-cooperative, play-based preschool in Southwest Portland.
Village Preschool of Portland
A long-running parent-cooperative play school in Southwest Portland.
Preschool approaches in Portland
The programs listed here include cooperative, Reggio Emilia and Montessori. New to the differences? Compare Montessori vs. play-based, read what children learn in preschool, or browse all our guides.
Montessori preschools in Portland
2 of the programs listed above are Montessori preschools — child-led, mixed-age classrooms with hands-on materials and long, focused work periods. New to the method? Read what Montessori is, compare Montessori vs. play-based, and see how much Montessori costs.
How much does preschool cost in Portland?
Preschool tuition in Portland depends on the program, the schedule (half-day vs. full-day), and the approach — Montessori and full-day private programs usually cost more than part-time or co-op options. Where a school publishes pricing it's shown on its listing above; otherwise ask the school for a current quote. Our guide on how much preschool costs shows how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies, TK, and Head Start that can lower it.
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Frequently asked questions
What preschool approaches are available in Portland?
First Cubby lists cooperative, Reggio Emilia and Montessori programs in Portland, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Portland?
Preschool tuition in Portland varies widely by program, schedule (half- vs. full-day), and approach — Montessori and full-day private programs typically cost more. Pricing is shown on a listing where the school publishes it; otherwise contact the school. Our guide on how much preschool costs explains how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies and free options.
Are there Montessori preschools in Portland?
Yes — 2 Montessori programs are listed in Portland above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Portland private?
Most standalone preschools in Portland are private (tuition-based). Free and lower-cost options can exist too — Transitional Kindergarten, state pre-K, and Head Start — which our guides on preschool cost and how to afford preschool explain.
How do I choose a preschool in Portland?
Shortlist nearby schools, then tour your top choices. Our guides on how to choose a preschool and the questions to ask on a tour walk you through it step by step.
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