For the 2026 school year, there are 461 private schools serving 58,422 students in Oregon (there are 1,293 public schools, serving 539,478 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Oregon attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,108 for elementary schools and $14,500 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Oregon include Valley Catholic High School, The Delphian School, and Catlin Gabel School.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
461 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
58,422 Students
5,689,398 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5,014 Teachers
508,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1243
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,745
$14,950
Average Summer Program Cost
$715
$1,153
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,411
$7,228
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$76.75 million
$63.28 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
# American Indian Students
403 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,978 Students
264,899 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,642 Students
506,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
1,640 Students
415,674 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
31,781 Students
2,930,451 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
379 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
17,107 Students
1,473,461 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Oregon Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular cities: Portland (128 schools), Beaverton (32 schools), Eugene (30 schools), Salem (27 schools), Bend (18 schools).
Popular neighborhoods: Southwest Portland (25 schools), Cedar Mill (7 schools), North Portland (6 schools), Harlow (5 schools), West Eugene (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Oregon?
The top-ranked private schools in Oregon include Valley Catholic High School, The Delphian School, and Catlin Gabel School.
How many private schools are located in Oregon?
There are 461 private schools are located in Oregon.
How much do private schools cost in Oregon?
The average private school tuition in Oregon is $11,108 for elementary schools and $14,500 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Oregon?
Approximately 26% of students in Oregon private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Oregon go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Oregon attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
Which private schools in Oregon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Oregon include: Islamic School Of Portland vs. Islamic School Of Met/oregon Islamic Academy, Adventist Christian School vs. Crosspoint Christian School, Neskowin Valley School vs. Tillamook Adventist School
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