Best Oregon Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 461 private schools serving 58,422 students in Oregon, versus 1,293 public schools serving 539,478 students (10% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,108 for elementary schools and $14,500 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
51% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 461
  • # Students Served: 58,422
  • Average Tuition: $11,745
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Oregon School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 461
  • # Students Served: 58,422
  • Average Tuition: $11,745
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Oregon School Trends

Top Ranked Oregon Private Schools (2026)

Abiqua School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
(5)
Bridges Middle School Photo
Gr: 5-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
2510 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
Catlin Gabel School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 35
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Childpeace Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1516 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
(8)
Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo
Gr: K-12 | 423 students
Extracurriculars: 25
Alternative School
5200 Meadows Rd Ste 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
The Delphian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 36
Alternative School
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
(6)
International School Of Portland Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
(17)
Oregon Episcopal School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 59
Episcopal
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
(5)
St. Ignatius School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
(10)
Seven Peaks School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
19660 SW Mountaineer Way
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-7755
(5)

Oregon Private School Trends (10-Year)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oregon?
The top-ranked private schools in Oregon include All Saints Chool, The Delphian School, and Valley Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Oregon?
There are 461 private schools are located in Oregon.
How much do private schools cost in Oregon?
The average private school tuition in Oregon is $11,108 for elementary schools and $14,500 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Oregon?
Approximately 26% of students in Oregon private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Oregon go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Oregon attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
51% of private schools in Oregon are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.
Which private schools in Oregon are often viewed compared to one another?

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