#1 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Ashbrook Independent School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Oregon
Corvallis, OR
A+Overall grade144 students5 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Oregon
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Oregon. Top 26 of 26 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
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
#3 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
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
#4 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
German International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in Oregon
Beaverton, OR
A+Overall grade209 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Oak Hill School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Eugene
Eugene, OR
A+Overall grade135 students7 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Arbor School of Arts & Sciences
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in Tualatin
Tualatin, OR
AOverall grade193 students6 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Portland Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
88% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Milwaukie, OR
AOverall grade296 students10 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
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
#9 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Cascades Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Bend
Bend, OR
AOverall grade231 students8 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Swallowtail School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2013–14
Cornelius, OR
AOverall grade118 students7 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Abiqua Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Salem, OR
AOverall grade161 students7 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Micha-El School
Independent school · Grades K–7
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Milwaukie, OR
A-Overall grade66 students7 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Community Transitional School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade76 students
#14 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
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
#15 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
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
#16 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
International Leadership Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The only independent school in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego, OR
B+Overall grade69 students11 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
The Siskiyou School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Ashland since at least 2011
Ashland, OR
B+Overall grade176 students9 students per teacher
#18 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Catlin Gabel School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 67 independent schools in Oregon
Portland, OR
B+Overall grade767 students33 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Wy East Mountain Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Welches, OR
BOverall grade64 students32 students per teacher
#20 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Corvallis Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Corvallis since at least 2011
Corvallis, OR
BOverall grade147 students10 students per teacher
#21 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
St. James School
Independent school · Grades K–7
An independent school in Lincoln City
Lincoln City, OR
BOverall grade65 students10 students per teacher
#22 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Seven Peaks School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Bend since at least 2011
Bend, OR
BOverall grade204 students9 students per teacher
#23 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
Shining Star Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2019–20
Portland, OR
BOverall grade117 students10 students per teacher
#24 Best Independent Schools in Oregon
The Waldorf School of Bend
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 54% since 2011–12
Bend, OR
BOverall grade77 students12 students per teacher
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