French International School of Oregon Photo - An eighth-grade student takes a Chinese painting class during the eighth-grade international trip to China. Eighth graders can travel to one of five different countries on their international trips.

Top 5 Best Oregon Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 3,007 students in Oregon.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Oregon include Cedarwood Waldorf School, French International School of Oregon, and International School Of Portland.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is same as the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
27% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Oregon Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo - Annual Lantern Walk
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
French International School of Oregon
French International School of Oregon Photo - An eighth-grade student takes a Chinese painting class during the eighth-grade international trip to China. Eighth graders can travel to one of five different countries on their international trips.
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Grades: NS-8
| 571 students
International School Of Portland
International School Of Portland Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(16)
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
St. Stephen's Academy
St. Stephen's Academy Photo - SSA - A Classical Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
(39)
7275 SW Hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 646-4617
Grades: PK-12
| 306 students
Shining Star Waldorf School
Shining Star Waldorf School Photo - Children on Thursday, outdoors on the river
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4227 N Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 753-4459
Grades: PK-7
| 103 students
Chinese American International School
Special Program Emphasis
1855 Southshore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 348-3028
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Circle Of Friends Preschool And Kindergarten
Special Program Emphasis
702 Ne Norton Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-5475
Grades: NS
| 61 students
Corvallis Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3855 Ne Highway 20
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 758-4674
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Creative Children's Center
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2515 Sw 185th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 591-0604
Grades: NS-3
| 100 students
Early Learning Community At Pacific University
Special Program Emphasis
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Grades: PK-4
| 85 students
Eduplin Spanish Immersion Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
9920 Nw Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 291-9182
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Encore Academy Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
737 E Harbor Dr
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-1637
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Eugene Waldorf School
Eugene Waldorf School Photo - Grade 6 Physics experiment.
Special Program Emphasis
1350 Mclean Blvd
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Geneva Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 1154
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 637-7500
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Goodtime Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
15285 Nw Central Dr Suite 201
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 277-3899
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
KLA Schools of Hillsboro
KLA Schools of Hillsboro Photo - KLA Schools of Hillsboro, OR
Special Program Emphasis
1855 NE 48th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 333-2002
Grades: NS-PK
| 110 students
Knox Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 4767
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 531-9949
Grades: PK-5
| 25 students
The Little French School
The Little French School Photo - A quick glance of our Pre-K classroom
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
1376 Olive Street
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 345-3818
Grades: NS-PK
| 36 students
Maayan Torah Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2900 Sw Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Micha-el School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Recess Outdoor Adventure School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1152
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 272-9086
Grades: PK-5
| 28 students
St. Vincent De Paul School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(5)
1015 Columbia St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Oregon?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Oregon include Cedarwood Waldorf School, French International School of Oregon, and International School Of Portland.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Oregon?
22 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Oregon.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Oregon?
Oregon private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
27% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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