Top 3 Best 97216 Oregon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,030 students in 97216, OR (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,816 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in 97216, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 97216, OR include Portland Christian Elementary School, Columbia Christian Schools and Portland Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in 97216, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Top Ranked 97216 Oregon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia Christian Schools
Columbia Christian Schools Photo - Intensive classroom instruction, "in the field" hands-on learning, and real-time MAP testing reveals immediate results.
(Church of Christ)
(5)
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Portland Adventist Academy
Portland Adventist Academy Photo - Experience Teamwork
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1500 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(971) 351-8984
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Portland Christian Elementary School
Portland Christian Elementary School Photo - Elementary school weekly chapel
(Christian)
(4)
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Grades: NS-5
| 430 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2252 SE 92nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Happy Day Christian Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1830 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-2911
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 97216, OR?
The top ranked private schools in 97216, OR include Portland Christian Elementary School, Columbia Christian Schools and Portland Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in 97216, OR?
5 private schools are located in 97216, OR.
How diverse are private schools in 97216, OR?
97216, OR private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 97216, OR go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 97216, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 97216, OR?
100% of private schools in 97216, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

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