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Best Columbia County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 204 students in Columbia County, OR (there are 23 public schools, serving 6,790 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Columbia County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Scappoose Adventist School
Scappoose Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Seventh Day Adventist
54287 Columbia River Highway
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-6939
(4)
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Map of Columbia County Christian School
Columbia County Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
56523 Columbia River Highway
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 366-9209
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Map of Piercing Arrow Private School
Piercing Arrow Private School
Gr: PK-11 | 16 students
175 N Nehalem St
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-3783
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearColumbia County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20222
20213
20203
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
204 Students
58,351 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202568131179
202468128172
202373125174
2022102128185
202173126180
202053118171
201956120175
201856119172
201767124180
201665123178
201574119167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20254%25%34%
20244%25%34%
202312%25%33%
20222%25%33%
20213%25%32%
20204%24%32%
20195%24%31%
20185%23%31%
20175%25%32%
20165%25%32%
20155%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:113:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202550%62%55%
202450%61%54%
202350%61%54%
202250%62%54%
202150%62%54%
202050%61%54%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025151615
2024151615
2023191615
2022191615
2021191615
2020191615
2019171615
2018171615
2017171615
2016131615
2015121515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,804
$11,780

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025$5,804$12,154$15,012
2024$5,804$10,662$13,254
2023$5,408$10,187$12,626
2022$5,408$9,983$12,187
2021$5,408$9,763$11,800
2020$5,408$9,874$11,512
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202515%30%34%
202415%30%34%
202315%29%34%
202215%29%33%
202115%29%33%
202040%29%32%
201940%29%31%
201840%28%30%
201740%27%30%
201630%27%29%
201530%27%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
$4,302

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025$2,300$4,082$7,073
2024$2,300$3,908$6,930
2023$2,300$3,759$6,469
2022$2,300$3,771$6,289
2021$2,300$3,772$6,055
2020$2,300$3,855$5,921
2019$25,000$4,393$5,795
2018$25,000$4,074$5,456
2017$2,000$3,602$5,319
2016$1,800$3,095$5,105
2015$1,500$3,030$5,030
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20250.170.610.65
20240.170.610.65
20230.540.620.65
20220.520.610.64
20210.540.610.64
20200.550.610.64
20190.480.610.63
20180.480.610.63
20170.530.570.61
20160.520.570.61
20150.550.570.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
20231%1%1%
20222%2%2%
20211%1%1%
20203%1%1%
20193%1%1%
20183%1%2%
20173%1%1%
20162%1%1%
20152%1%1%
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# Asian Students
1 Student
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20252%6%9%
20242%6%9%
20232%7%9%
20221%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20192%6%8%
20182%6%8%
20171%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
1,639 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
209 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
91%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202591%55%52%
202491%55%52%
202341%54%52%
202238%54%54%
202141%55%54%
202055%55%54%
201967%55%56%
201867%55%56%
201758%59%58%
201660%59%58%
201553%60%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
11 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
5%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20255%29%26%
20245%29%26%
202355%30%25%
202258%30%25%
202155%30%25%
202039%30%24%
201926%30%24%
201826%30%23%
201737%29%22%
201634%29%22%
201543%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, OR is Scappoose Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
3 private schools are located in Columbia County.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
67% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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