For the 2025-26 school year, there are 457 private schools serving 58,109 students in Oregon (there are 1,302 public schools, serving 541,703 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 $11,567 for elementary schools and $15,253 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Oregon include The Delphian School, Oregon Episcopal School, and Catlin Gabel School.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Oregon Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular cities: Portland (127 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Oregon?
The top-ranked private schools in Oregon include The Delphian School, Oregon Episcopal School, and Catlin Gabel School.
How many private schools are located in Oregon?
There are 457 private schools are located in Oregon.
How much do private schools cost in Oregon?
The average private school tuition in Oregon is $11,567 for elementary schools and $15,253 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Oregon?
Approximately 25% 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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