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At Northwest Academy, we believe that your student is more than just a test score or a grade point average.
We're glad you're here! You may have questions about what makes Northwest Academy unique, or how we can serve your student. Find some answers here, or contact our Admissions Department at admissions@nwacademy.org.

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  • What grade levels do you serve?

    Northwest Academy serves grades 6-12. Many students start at 6th grade and stay through high school, but some enroll at high school. We also see many Montessori students enroll at 7th grade.
  • How do I visit or attend an event?

    We'd love to have you visit! We have an Open House coming up on October 17th, RSVP HERE.

    You can also schedule a tour, or come to one of our many school performances.
  • How much is tuition & do you offer financial aid?

    Our tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $32,796 for middle school and $34,969 for high school. There is a $100 non-refundable application fee for all first year students.

    28% of our families receive financial aid, you can find more info on the Tuition and Financial Aid page of our website.
  • Is it safe for my child to go to school downtown?

    Northwest Academy's urban campus spans three downtown Portland buildings (Main Street, Century Plaza, Century Tower). Our location gives students the opportunity to build independence and civic engagement.

    Security is our highest priority for our students, and in addition to our own private security team we partner with Downtown Portland Clean & Safe to monitor our campus. Middle school students are supervised during all passing periods and lunch, and always move across campus with a faculty member. High school students have freedom to move through downtown during lunch and study hall periods.

    We find that attending an urban school builds confidence, independence, empathy, and community awareness in our students.
The Stats:
  • Strong Academics and Arts Partnership
  • Vigorous College-Prep Education
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Passionate, Talented Faculty 
  • Urban, College-Like Campus
  • Nurturing and Supportive Environment
The Numbers:
100% College acceptance rate
14+ Student performances a year
28% Of students receive financial aid
7:1 Student to Teacher ratio

Our comprehensive admissions process helps us get to know each other through an application form, campus visits for you and your student, teacher recommendations, work samples, and customized assessments. (We do not use standardized testing such as SSAT.)

We hope to meet you very soon!

Diversity Statement

A commitment to equity and inclusion lies at the heart of Northwest Academy’s culture, and we strive to carry it out through our arts and academic partnerships. We value the uniqueness of each student, family member, teacher, and staff member; their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives create a culture rich with mutual respect and authenticity. The Northwest Academy community values all ethnicities, races, cultures, religions, economic backgrounds, family structures, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. Ongoing efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our staff and to our students’ abilities to develop into thoughtful and creative global citizens.

Questions? Contact Us!

If you would like to learn more about Northwest Academy for your student, please fill out this inquiry form or contact us at admissions@nwacademy.org or 503-223-3367 x104.