Whether you’re meeting in-person or online, tutoring tends to be more effective when the tutor is based in the same area.
Beyond the obvious upsides of proximity, local tutors are bound to be more familiar with local school districts, curriculum, schedules, etc.
With that in mind, this post provides an overview of one-on-one tutoring options in Portland, OR, the types of services they offer, and the cost per hour.
If you’re based in Portland, OR and looking to hire a local tutor, start here!
National Tutoring Franchises
There are several national tutoring franchises with offices located in or near Portland, OR.
Franchises typically operate out of a tutoring center, but not always. They typically have local ownership and higher local tutors. However, because they are a part of a national brand, their resources and services tend to be more standardized vs personalized.
Regarding cost, franchises are typically more affordable than local tutoring companies. But their tutors tend to be less experienced with higher turnover.
Huntington Learning Center
Huntington Learning Center offers K-12 subject tutoring in Math, Science, Reading & Writing as well as SAT / ACT Test prep. They offer in-person tutoring on-site as well as online tutoring.
Important Note: Students are not matched with one tutor. Instead, they work with whatever tutor is available during their scheduled session.
Estimated Costs:
- Enrollment Fee: $150 – $200
- K-12 Subject Tutoring: $45 – $75 per hour
- SAT / ACT Test Prep: $85 – $90 per hour
TutorDoctor
TutorDoctor offers K-12 subject tutoring in Math, Science, Reading & Writing as well as SAT / ACT Test prep. They offer in-home tutoring as well as online tutoring.
Important Note: Prepayment is required. Minimum purchase is 8 sessions.
Estimated Costs:
- Enrollment Fee: N/A
- All Tutoring Services: $55 – $80 per hour
ClubZ
ClubZ offers K-12 subject tutoring in Math, Science, Reading & Writing as well as SAT / ACT Test prep. They offer in-home tutoring as well as online tutoring.
Important Note: Prepayment is required. Minimum purchase is 4 sessions.
Estimated Costs:
- Enrollment Fee: N/A
- K-12 Subject Tutoring: $45 – $60 per hour
- SAT / ACT Test Prep: $80 – $100 per hour
Mathnasium
Mathnasium offers K-12 Math tutoring. They provide their own curriculum and offer in-person tutoring on-site as well as online tutoring.
Important Note: Families pay monthly and do not have a set schedule. Students are encouraged to come in 2-3 times per week.
Estimated Costs:
- Enrollment Fee: $100 – $150
- K-12 Math Tutoring: $30 – $75 per hour
Local Tutoring Companies
There are dozens of local tutoring companies based out of Portland, OR.
Most of them are just owner-operator private tutors working under an assumed business name. Private tutors tend to be limited in their subject proficiency and rates can vary quite a bit depending on their niche.
With that in mind, this list only includes local companies that employ a team of tutors and offer comprehensive tutoring services.
Tutor Portland
Tutor Portland offers K-12 subject tutoring in Math, Science, Reading & Writing as well as SAT / ACT Test prep. They offer in-home tutoring as well as online tutoring.
Important Note: Families pay monthly for 1-3 sessions per week. All services are offered at the same rates.
Estimated Costs:
- Enrollment Fee: N/A
- All Tutoring Services: $99 – $105 per hour
Emergent Education
Emergent Education offers K-12 subject tutoring in Math, Science, Reading & Writing as well as SAT / ACT Test Prep and College Admissions Coaching. They offer in-home tutoring as well as online tutoring.
Important Note: Emergent Education offers no contract tutoring services with pay-as-you-go pricing and discounted rates for online tutoring.
Estimated Costs:
- Enrollment Fee: N/A
- K-12 Subject Tutoring: $65 – $90 per hour
- IB / AP Tutoring: $85 – $110 per hour
- SAT / ACT & College Admissions: $105 – $130 per hour
Stumptown Test Prep
Stumptown Test Prep offers highschool subject tutoring, SAT / ACT Test Prep, and LSAT, GRE & GMAT Test Prep. They offer in-person tutoring on-site.
Important Note: All services are offered at the same rates. There is no option to meet online.
Estimated Costs:
- Enrollment Fee: N/A
- All Tutoring Services: $175 – $200 per hour
North Avenue Education
North Avenue Education offers highschool subject tutoring, SAT / ACT Test Prep, and LSAT, GRE & GMAT Test Prep. They offer in-person tutoring on-site as well as online tutoring.
Estimated Costs:
- Enrollment Fee: $95
- Highschool Subject Tutoring: $150 – $165 per hour
- SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT: $180 – $220 per hour
Other Tutoring Options in Portland, OR
Beyond the tutoring options listed above, there are dozens if not hundreds of other individual tutors and tutoring programs offering services in Portland, OR.
For the most part, these other options can be categorized as either peer tutors or marketplace tutors.
Peer tutors are current students who provide academic support in subjects that they’ve recently learned. Peer tutoring is the most affordable type of tutoring, with rates typically varying from $15 – $25 per hour (your actual cost could be even lower through a subsidized school program.)
Marketplace tutors are private tutors that connect with students through online marketplaces such as Wyzant, Care.com, Thumbtack, etc. They tend to be more experienced than peer tutors (though not always), with rates ranging from $20 – $75 per hour.
Emergent Education offers K-12 Portland Tutoring. We offer in-person tutoring locally and online tutoring to students across the U.S.
Schedule a free consultation to see if our tutoring services are a good fit for your needs.
