For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,401 students in Benton County, OR (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,448 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Benton County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Benton County, OR include Corvallis Montessori School and Santiam Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private schools in Benton County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).
Top Ranked Benton County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2730 NW Greeley Ave,
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-2513
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-2513
Gr: PK-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students
7220 Northeast Arnold Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 745-5224
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 745-5224
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
4045 SW Research Way
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 766-8313
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 766-8313
Gr: NS-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Corvallis Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3855 Ne Highway 20
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 758-4674
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 758-4674
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Old Mill Center For Children & Families
Daycare / Preschool
1650 SW 45th Pl.
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-8068
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-8068
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Philomath Montessori School
Montessori School
1123 Main Street
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2672
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2672
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2800 Nw Tyler Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-7503
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-7503
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Benton County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 Nw 23rd St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-7801
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-7801
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Benton County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Benton County, OR include Corvallis Montessori School and Santiam Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Benton County?
8 private schools are located in Benton County.
How diverse are private schools in Benton County?
Benton County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
25% of private schools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).
Which private schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Benton County include: Ashbrook Independent School vs. Corvallis Waldorf School, Zion Lutheran School vs. Santiam Christian School, Corvallis Waldorf School vs. Ashbrook Independent School
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