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Oregon Episcopal School — Power for Good

Power for Good

Our mission

Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.

The Power of OES

At OES, we take pride in a thriving environment built on connection, respect, and shared humanity. We empower students to fulfill their potential and lead with purpose. Promoting excellence, character, and community, we hope to spark transformational change within our students, so they can transform the world.

Excellence

The Power of Excellence

Excellence at OES is about more than achieving high test scores and winning awards. It’s about going beyond individual striving to embrace global citizenship, creativity, ethical leadership, and collaborative, problem-based learning. At OES, we believe that excellence is the realization of potential, lived in harmony with others and in service of the common good.

The image shows a group of students in a science laboratory setting, working on an experiment together. They are wearing lab coats and safety goggles, and the background includes various scientific equipment and supplies.

#1 Best High School for STEM in Oregon

The national school ranking and review platform Niche has recognized Oregon Episcopal School as one of the Best Schools in America and ranked the #1 Best High School for STEM in Oregon.

Across multiple indicators, including academics, activities, college preparedness, student experience, and data from the U.S. Department of Education, OES earned exceptional marks and stands among the top schools in the nation.

In addition to this category-leading ranking, OES received an overall grade of A+, driven by excellence in academics, STEM programming, and opportunities for inquiry-based learning, innovation, and exploration. These results include input and reviews from students, alumni, faculty, and families.

OES continues to demonstrate what bold, student-centered learning looks like. Through hands-on inquiry, interdisciplinary thinking, and real-world application, OES empowers students to ask big questions and to pursue meaningful answers. This approach builds scholars, problem-solvers, and students who are prepared to excel at a college level and use their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.

Place

The Power of Place

For many, boarding is a central part of the OES experience. Within the beautiful natural landscape of the Pacific Northwest, students from around the world gather to live and learn in a vibrant, close-knit environment. With exceptional care and support, OES boarding offers unparalleled opportunities for leadership and exploration.

Dorms

In addition to a warm and supportive living environment, residential life includes frequent outings to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Surfing at the coast, rock climbing in Central Oregon, and hiking in the Columbia Gorge are all favorite activities. Students and dorm parents venture together to the Portland restaurant scene, featuring cuisine from many different cultures.The annual dorm retreat allows students to share insights and experiences, along with time to relax and recharge.

Heart

The Power of Heart

We believe sports help students develop self-confidence, sportsmanship, and discipline. Our no-cut athletics policy grants every student the right they deserve to grow in this unique way. With a tradition of excellence and outstanding coaches and facilities, OES Athletics helps students develop into leaders in life.

State-of-the-Art Athletic Facilities

OES’s best-in-class athletic facilities reflect our commitment to transforming lives, fostering community, and enhancing education through sports. The Athletic Center (built in 2020) offers room for growth, a homecourt advantage, and a space to inspire future leaders. Our turf and track, both updated in 2025, feature sustainable, high-performance materials—grass-like traction turf that protects athletes and the environment, and a gel track made from 84% renewable and recycled materials for speed, consistency, and joint health. The Sports and Recreation Center (SPARC) adds versatile amenities, including indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a basketball/volleyball court, racquetball courts, and a fencing facility—together creating an unparalleled environment for student-athletes and the wider community.

Inquiry

The Power of Inquiry

The science program at OES immerses students in authentic, inquiry-based research guided by practicing scientists and mentors. We help students think critically and apply their knowledge to real-world problems. With cutting-edge equipment and local field studies, we empower students to use science as a force for good.

Science Research

OES science courses provide robust research opportunities and multiple pathways for students to pursue advanced, interest-driven investigations. In each core course, students engage in an individual science inquiry project (SIP), where they implement their science skills, exploring a question within the core discipline and then communicating their process during Science Night. Additional opportunities for independent research are available through science electives and independent, faculty-guided research projects.

Innovation

The Power of Innovation

The EC3 Design Center is a vibrant, collaborative hub devised to bring inquiry and project-based learning to life through its interconnected THINK, MAKE, and MOVE spaces. Students are encouraged to experiment, reflect, and create, embracing mistakes as essential steps toward innovation and growth.

EC3 Design Center

The EC3 Design Center provides an ideal setting for the students to apply the OES Inquiry Cycle: Explore, Connect, Create, Commit, and Reflect. Students learn how to collaborate and move an idea forward as they share materials, tools, inspiration, and approaches, and bring their solutions to life through iterative prototypes.

Everyone who comes into the EC3 Design Center is there as an active problem solver, from the youngest learners giving form to their most imaginative ideas, to Upper School classes that focus on creative coding, music production, engineering design, and creative collaboration.

Creativity

The Power of Creativity

At OES, students are encouraged to unleash their imaginations and let creativity be their guide. In Middle School, seventh-graders conceptualize and build a prototype of their own invention, designed to mitigate the effects of climate change. They practice their presentation skills before a panel of Vark Tank judges, who offer feedback to help the students refine their creations.

Sustainability

Each year in the Middle School, Vark Tank focuses on a topic, with the current topic focused on environmental sustainability. OES is committed to educating its students about how to be conscientious stewards of the Earth and learning how to protect the environment, now and in the future. This includes advocating for actions that reduce greenhouse emissions, promoting sustainable energy, and supporting communities impacted by environmental racism and a lack of environmental stewardship.

Pre-K Through Grade 12

We educate students to become informed, compassionate, and engaged citizens of the world. As the academic curriculum evolves through the grade levels, this core value of developing well-rounded young minds remains our guiding principle.

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Boarding

Stories That Shape Our School

We are surrounded by stories that shape our students, our school, and our community. Explore the latest news for a glimpse into OES life. Explore the latest news.

Zoee Powers ’05 Is a Young Leader in Law

Read about the fascinating projects Zoee is involved with as an attorney with a land use firm in Portland.

Middle School Athletics Caps an Amazing Season

Middle School cross country, soccer, and volleyball teams recently wrapped up an impressive season marked by teamwork, growth, and impressive victories.

Third Graders Explore Bonneville Fish Hatchery

Third graders made discoveries about the life cycles of salmon through hands-on learning and real-world observation.

Surf's Up! OES Students Hang Ten on the Oregon Coast

Experienced and first-time surfers took to the waves on a surfing adventure as part of the OES experiential education program.

OES Recognized as Top Oregon High School for STEM

OES has been recognized as the #1 high school in Oregon for STEM by Niche, the leading national college and school search platform.

Lower Schoolers Turn Data into Community-Building Action

Lower School students observed how data works in our lives and learned more about each other during a math data project.

OES by the Numbers

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Faculty with Advanced Degrees

80%

35+

Honors and AP Courses in the Upper School

Students Play at Least One Sport

85%

55

Boarding Students from 12 Countries

Students Participate in 3 Upper School Plays Each Year

150+

60+

State Team Championships in 10 Sports

Students Receive Financial Aid

23%

7:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Identify as Students of Color

47%

The Power of People

Beyond all the wonderful facilities, academic achievements, and athletic accomplishments, there is one thing that truly sets OES apart: the people.

Don-Pharinho Cuffy

Class of ‘25

As a boarding student, the campus quickly became my home, my peers became like family, and the residential life staff offered constant guidance and support. The boarding program is the backbone of OES's identity through its connectivity and involvement across the school.

Lucy H.

Class of ‘34

The Earth is a steward of us. So we should be a steward of it.

Dr. Mary Duden

Lower School Math Specialist

The biggest value that math teachers are teaching students currently is to think about what’s reasonable. To me, that’s where this applies to most of your life.

Priya Bhatt

Class of ‘05

The OES community has been a pillar of support for me throughout my life, so to be given the opportunity to address the class of 2025 at their graduation ceremony was a special moment for me. To the graduates: my hope is each of you define your own versions of success and leverage your community to support you as you work towards it.

Jacob P.

Class of ‘26

I’ve always felt a deep connection and tie with music since I was extremely young, and try to shape stories and emotions when I play. Being a winner of the Robert H. Bryant Scholarship will not only help me further my passion for music, but more importantly, will enable me to share it even more with others.

Catherine Gewecke

Class of ‘25

At OES, I learned how to think critically, going beyond surface answers to really understand how and why something was happening. OES’s academics have made me confident to tackle college courses independently.

Señora Carmen Boyle

Upper School Spanish Teacher

In my Spanish class, we use the word amable, which means kindness. I tell everyone who comes into my class, you’ve got to be kind—you’ve got to be kind to yourself and be kind to others, and the students lean in. Then the whole environment becomes a supportive environment in which to learn.

The Power of You

Reach your potential with OES.