The average private preschool in Oregon was founded around 1974 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in Oregon is St. John The Apostle Catholic School, founded in 1844.
Year Founded Range: 1844
1959
Avg. Year Founded: 1920
Oldest Private Preschools 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. 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: #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.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-8
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: NS-8
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
5309 Ne Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: NS-8
1807 SW Freeman Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: PK-8
221 SE Walnut Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 648-2512
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 648-2512
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
10956 SE 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: PK-8
1349 NW Elm Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1935
Grades: PK-8
54287 Columbia River Highway
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-6939
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-6939
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Founding Date: 1936
Grades: PK-8
2450 NE 27th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-4701
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-4701
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-5
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-5
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Rank: #2929.
Emerald Christian Academy![Emerald Christian Academy Photo - Students at Lunch]( "Emerald Christian Academy Photo - Students at Lunch")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
35582 Zephyr Way
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
(541) 746-1708
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
(541) 746-1708
Rank: #3030.
La Grande Adventist Christian School![La Grande Adventist Christian School Photo]( "La Grande Adventist Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-8
2702 Adams Ave.
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-6390
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-6390
Rank: #3131.
Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: NS-K
11695 SW Park Way
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 643-9010
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 643-9010
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-8
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Rank: #3333.
Big Little School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-K
1685 W 13th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 683-2532
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 683-2532
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: NS-12
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
2550 NE Butler Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon average private preschools founding year?
The Oregon average private preschools founding year is 1974 for 2024-25.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Oregon?
The top ranked private preschools in Oregon include St. John The Apostle Catholic School, St. Marys Academy and Oregon Episcopal School.
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