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Activate School

a private school in Portland

3–5 · Private · Specialized · Learning Differences

8628 SE 17th Ave, Portland · Greg Brown

Activate is a 3rd- through 5th-grade microschool focused on art, hands-on learning, and support for students with dyslexia. They serve both neurodivergent and neurotypical students.

Their program offers a balance of teacher-directed and child-directed learning, research-based and data-driven core curriculum, a low staff-to-student ratio, cross-curricular integration, engaging content, weekly field trips, hands-on projects, and long recesses. Their calming, comfortable, thoughtfully arranged space allows kids to freely explore art, music, engineering, books, puzzles, and more.

They do not use screen-based curriculum, long standardized tests, or homework.

3–5 grades
~18 students
6:1 student-teacher
$14,400 tuition (2026-2027)
No financial aid

Tuition: $14,400 (2026-2027)

Address: 8628 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97202. Phone: 503-389-0153. Website: activateschoolpdx.com.

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