#1 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
St. Pius X School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade513 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Private schools in Portland, OR with the highest overall grades. Top 43 of 43 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
St. Rose School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade194 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
West Hills Montessori School-Vermont
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 94% of Montessori schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade103 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
St. John Fisher
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade204 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Catlin Gabel
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade763 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
International School of Portland
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade290 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Portland Jewish Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Jewish school in Portland
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade169 students4 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
St. Andrew Nativity School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade81 students12 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Holy Cross Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade215 students14 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Childpeace Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 16 Montessori schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A+Overall grade186 students8 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
St. Thomas More School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
AOverall grade193 students12 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Trinity Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Portland
Portland, OR
AOverall grade126 students7 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Portland Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Portland
Portland, OR
AOverall grade628 students14 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
French International School of Oregon
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
AOverall grade451 students7 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
St. Ignatius School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
Portland, OR
AOverall grade196 students15 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Jesuit High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 56 Catholic schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
AOverall grade1,279 students13 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
De La Salle North Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
AOverall grade220 students12 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A-Overall grade236 students16 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
St. Marys Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in Portland
Portland, OR
A-Overall gradeAll girls606 students12 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Edison High School
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
A-Overall grade135 students7 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
St. Therese Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade195 students18 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Slavic Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade73 students8 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Community Transitional School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade76 students
#24 Best Private Schools in Portland, OR
Class Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade120 students10 students per teacher
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