Cascades Academy Photo - This year marks Cascades Academy's 20th anniversary, and our school is thriving. With a stable foundation in place, we're able to reflect on the challenges and growth we've experienced over the past two decades, and look to the future while creating a vision for the next 20 years. Our faculty and staff took time earlier this year to update our

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Oregon

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Oregon is 87% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Oregon is Catlin Gabel School, with an acceptance rate of 26%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 26% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 80%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Oregon (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Catlin Gabel School
Catlin Gabel School Photo - Catlin Gabel is recognized as one of the finest schools in the nation. When students step onto our 67-acre campus, they find themselves in the center of our educational experience-fir trees, meadows, and apple orchard, as well as multimedia classrooms, a creative arts center, state-of-the-art science labs, divisional libraries, soccer fields, tennis courts, an outdoor track, and much more.
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Grades: PK-12
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bridges Middle School
Bridges Middle School Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 5-8
2510 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
116 NE 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
Rank: #44.
The Delphian School
The Delphian School Photo - At The Delphian School, teachers don`t lecture in front of a blackboard while students frantically take notes. At our school, students learn at their own pace and study independently with a personalized program that is specifically designed to satisfy their specific needs and interests.
Alternative School
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: K-12
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Rank: #55.
Cascades Academy
Cascades Academy Photo - This year marks Cascades Academy's 20th anniversary, and our school is thriving. With a stable foundation in place, we're able to reflect on the challenges and growth we've experienced over the past two decades, and look to the future while creating a vision for the next 20 years. Our faculty and staff took time earlier this year to update our
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 382-0699
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Far Horizons Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-6
2490 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
New Leaf Academy
New Leaf Academy Photo - Student Life at New Leaf
All-girls | Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 6-10
63140 Dickey Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-1676
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Oak Hill School
Oak Hill School Photo - The Art Barn
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Rank: #99.
The Marylhurst School
The Marylhurst School Photo
Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: NS-8
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Crosspoint Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
5000 Hosanna Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-7732
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Eugene Christian School
Eugene Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(18)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Northwest Academy
Northwest Academy Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Solid Rock Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
87921 Christmas Valley Hwy
Christmas Valley, OR 97641
(541) 576-2895
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm
Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Our students are outside every day - rain or shine!
Waldorf School
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Rank: #1515.
Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: NS-12
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Blanchet Catholic School
Blanchet Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo - Annual Lantern Walk
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Childpeace Montessori School
Childpeace Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1516 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
German International School
German International School Photo
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3900 SW Murray Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-9089
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Portland Jewish Academy
Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
A Renaissance School Of Arts And Sciences
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
0234 SW Bancroft Street
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
2499 Main Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 441-6043
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Agia Sophia Academy
Agia Sophia Academy Photo
(Greek Orthodox)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
14485 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 641-4600
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
C.S. Lewis Academy
C.S. Lewis Academy Photo - See You at the Pole 2019
(Christian)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
1605 N College St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Carver School
Carver School Photo - Budget Cuts? Busing? Large Class Sizes?
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
16077 SE HWY 224
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7414 SE Michael Drive
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 785-2411
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Eugene Waldorf School
Eugene Waldorf School Photo - Grade 6 Physics experiment.
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1350 Mclean Blvd
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-6
15321 NE North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(971) 353-4704
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Gaarde Christian School
Gaarde Christian School Photo - Gaarde Christian School is located on the campus of Faith Journey Church in Tigard, Oregon
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
11265 SW Gaarde Street
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2252 SE 92nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Horizon Christian School
Horizon Christian School Photo - "Where everybody is somebody and Jesus is all." Discover Horizon Christian School, where we offer Christ-centered education for the whole family-from Preschool through High School!
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 783-6642
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
International School Of Portland
International School Of Portland Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(16)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 3-12
21211 Coburg Road
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 689-5847
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
Neskowin Valley School
Neskowin Valley School Photo - At Neskowin Valley School, we strive to instill the desire for life-long learning, and the enthusiasm, confidence, and imagination to sustain it.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-7
10005 Slab Creek Rd
Neskowin, OR 97149
(971) 285-6801
Rank: #21 - 4521. - 45.
New Hope Christian Schools
New Hope Christian Schools Photo - New Hope Christian School is located in the beautiful Rogue Valley.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5961 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-4588
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Oregon average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Oregon average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Oregon?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Oregon include Catlin Gabel School, Bridges Middle School and Pacific Crest Community School.

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