The average private high school in Oregon was founded around 1974 (2025).
The oldest private high school in Oregon is St. Mary 's Academy, founded in 1859.
Year Founded Range: 1859
1990
Avg. Year Founded: 1954
Oldest Private High Schools in Oregon (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 5-12
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: 6-12
9045 Wallace Road Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Rank: #1111.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: 6-12
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-12
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
2550 NE Butler Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
5961 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-4588
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-4588
Rank: #1515.
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory![La Salle Catholic College Preparatory Photo]( "La Salle Catholic College Preparatory Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 9-12
11999 SE Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Rank: #1717.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: 9-12
1900 Kingsley Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Edison High School![Edison High School Photo - Entrance to Edison.]( "Edison High School Photo - Entrance to Edison.")
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: 9-12
9020 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-2336
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-2336
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
North Clackamas Christian School![North Clackamas Christian School Photo]( "North Clackamas Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
19575 Sebastian Way
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-5961
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-5961
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Southwest Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
14605 SW Weir Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 524-8000
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 524-8000
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
855 Chevy Way
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: NS-12
9200 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: K-12
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Faith Bible Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1976
Grades: PK-12
8975 NE Walker Rd #120
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 681-8254
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 681-8254
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: PK-12
597 S. Front St
Creswell, OR 97426
(541) 729-7345
Creswell, OR 97426
(541) 729-7345
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Horizon Christian School![Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.]( "Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1977
Grades: PK-12
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-12
7220 Northeast Arnold Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 745-5224
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 745-5224
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-12
23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 783-6642
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 783-6642
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: 9-12
8200 SW Pfaffle St.
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 697-4711
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 697-4711
Rank: #3030.
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: NS-12
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Rank: #3131.
Harvest Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1983
Grades: PK-12
3720 Birch St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-4233
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 523-4233
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1985
Grades: K-12
1605 N College St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Rank: #3333.
Oregon Outreach
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: 9-12
2215 N Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 281-9597
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 281-9597
Rank: #3434.
Crosspoint Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1989
Grades: PK-12
5000 Hosanna Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-7732
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-7732
Rank: #3535.
Brighton Academy
(1)
Founding Date: 1990
Grades: PK-12
1121 N.E. 7th Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-6865
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-6865
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon average private high schools founding year?
The Oregon average private high schools founding year is 1974 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Oregon?
The top ranked private high schools in Oregon include St. Mary 's Academy, St. Mary's Of Medford and Oregon Episcopal School.
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