Portland Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades 9–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade193 students13 students per teacher
Private schools in Portland, OR
72 private schools in Portland, OR, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 19Christian schools 11Montessori schools 18Independent schools 17High schools 14Preschools 16
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
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
Holy Family School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 19 Catholic schools in Portland
Portland, OR
B-Overall grade175 students17 students per teacher
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
St. Agatha Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 19 Catholic schools in Portland
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade138 students12 students per teacher
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
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
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
Shining Star Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2019–20
Portland, OR
BOverall grade117 students10 students per teacher
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
Sunstone Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade85 students12 students per teacher
L'etoile French Immersion School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Growing: enrollment up 121% since 2013–14
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade84 students9 students per teacher
Grace Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade83 students17 students per teacher
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
Community Transitional School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade76 students
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
Serendipity Center
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Portland, OR
AOverall grade67 students5 students per teacher
Puddletown School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade66 students9 students per teacher
Village Free School
Alternative school · Kindergarten only
The largest of 40 preschools in Oregon
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade62 students9 students per teacher
Bridges Middle School
Special education school · Grades 4–8
Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade60 students9 students per teacher
The Portland Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade55 students9 students per teacher
Trinity Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade50 students
Tucker Maxon School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Portland since at least 2011
Portland, OR
A-Overall grade48 students9 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Portland, OR
How many private schools are in Portland, OR?
72 private schools in Portland, OR, with about 12,764 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Portland, OR?
The most common are Catholic schools (19), Montessori schools (18), independent schools (17), Christian schools (11).
Are there private high schools in Portland, OR?
Yes: 14 private schools in Portland, OR teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Portland, OR offer pre-K?
41 private schools in Portland, OR offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Portland, OR have?
The average school has 10.7 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Portland, OR?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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