The average private school in Oregon was founded around 1974 (2024-25).
The oldest private school in Oregon is St. John The Apostle Catholic School, founded in 1844.
Year Founded Range: 1844
1947
Avg. Year Founded: 1908
Oldest Private Schools in Oregon (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1844
Grades: PK-8
516 5th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
Rank: #22.
St. Mary 's Academy![St. Mary 's Academy Photo]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: 9-12
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Rank: #33.
St. Marys Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: NS-8
1112 Cherry Heights Rd
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 5-12
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-8
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Rank: #77.
O'hara Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
715 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - A diverse, supportive community of students, teachers, and parents ensure student success at Trinity.]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - A diverse, supportive community of students, teachers, and parents ensure student success at Trinity.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: K-8
5520 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 288-6403
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 288-6403
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Visitation School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Rank: #1010.
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-8
529 Harrison St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-7441
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-7441
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Valley Catholic Elementary School![Valley Catholic Elementary School Photo - Valley Catholic Elementary Middle School in Beaverton, Oregon.]( "Valley Catholic Elementary School Photo - Valley Catholic Elementary Middle School in Beaverton, Oregon.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: K-5
4420 SW St. Mary’s Drive
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 718-6500
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 718-6500
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Valley Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: NS-12
4275 SW 148th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 644-3745
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 644-3745
Rank: #1414.
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-6
206 NE Kirby Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: NS-8
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Rank: #1616.
Portland Adventist Academy![Portland Adventist Academy Photo - Experience Teamwork]( "Portland Adventist Academy Photo - Experience Teamwork")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: 9-12
1500 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(971) 351-8984
Portland, OR 97216
(971) 351-8984
Rank: #1717.
St. Agatha Catholic School![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Rank: #1818.
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-8
39085 Nw Harrington Road
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2182
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2182
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
St. Cecilia School![St. Cecilia School Photo]( "St. Cecilia School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
12250 Sw 5th St
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-2619
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-2619
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
5309 Ne Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: NS-8
1807 SW Freeman Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: PK-8
221 SE Walnut Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 648-2512
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 648-2512
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Grants Pass Adventist School![Grants Pass Adventist School Photo]( "Grants Pass Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: K-8
2250 NW Heidi Lane
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-2293
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-2293
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Tualatin Valley Academy![Tualatin Valley Academy Photo - Kindergarten students in the classroom]( "Tualatin Valley Academy Photo - Kindergarten students in the classroom")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: PK-11
7405 E Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
10956 SE 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Rank: #2626.
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-8
9690 SW Johnson St
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
Rank: #2727.
Canyonville Academy![Canyonville Academy Photo - Hinn Hall Girls' Dormitory]( "Canyonville Academy Photo - Hinn Hall Girls' Dormitory")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: 9-12
250 E 1st St
Canyonville, OR 97417
(541) 839-4401
Canyonville, OR 97417
(541) 839-4401
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: PK-8
1349 NW Elm Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1935
Grades: PK-8
54287 Columbia River Highway
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-6939
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-6939
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1936
Grades: PK-8
601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1936
Grades: PK-8
2450 NE 27th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-4701
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-4701
Rank: #3232.
Tillamook Adventist School![Tillamook Adventist School Photo - Shared time]( "Tillamook Adventist School Photo - Shared time")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: PK-8
4300 12th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Salem Academy Christian Schools![Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance]( "Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: PK-12
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: 6-12
9045 Wallace Road Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Pendleton Christian School![Pendleton Christian School Photo - Pendleton Christian School, Pendleton, Oregon]( "Pendleton Christian School Photo - Pendleton Christian School, Pendleton, Oregon")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: 1-8
3121 SW Hailey Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-0615
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-0615
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon average private schools founding year?
The Oregon average private schools founding year is 1974 for 2024-25.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Oregon?
The top ranked private schools in Oregon include St. John The Apostle Catholic School, St. Mary 's Academy and St. Marys Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Oregon?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Oregon is St. Mary 's Academy, with a year of 1859. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is St. John The Apostle Catholic School, with a year of 1844.
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