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Catlin Gabel School

Portland, Oregon

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Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 14, 2026
Day tuition (2026-2027)
$47,600
Boarding tuition (2026-2027)
—
Financial aid
20% of students
Enrollment
770
Student:Teacher
7:1
Founded
1911
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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

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20% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost
$52,000
vs $47,600 published tuition
4-year total
$220,540
incl. $18,408 beyond tuition
Hidden costs per year
  • Books, laptop & course materials$800
  • Athletics gear & team fees$900
  • Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
  • Daily transportation$1,500

About

Catlin Gabel School is a coeducational preschool-through-12 progressive independent day school on a wooded 67-acre campus in Portland, Oregon. Formed by the 1957 merger of the Catlin Hillside School and the Gabel Country Day School, Catlin Gabel emphasizes experiential learning, project work, and a robust arts and outdoor program.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Catlin Gabel School?
At Catlin Gabel School, day tuition is $47,600 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Catlin Gabel School offer financial aid?
Yes. 20% of students at Catlin Gabel School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Catlin Gabel School serve?
Catlin Gabel School serves grades PS-12.
Is Catlin Gabel School a boarding or day school?
Catlin Gabel School is a day school. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Catlin Gabel School?
Catlin Gabel School enrolls about 770 students.
Where is Catlin Gabel School located?
Catlin Gabel School is located in Portland, Oregon.