For the 2024 school year, there are 474 private schools serving 57,733 students in Oregon (there are 1,290 public schools, serving 541,693 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Oregon are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,805 for elementary schools and $12,594 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Oregon include The Marylhurst School, Portland Waldorf School and Catlin Gabel School.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Oregon Private Schools by County (2024)
Popular cities: Portland (128 schools), Salem (30 schools), Eugene (30 schools), Beaverton (30 schools), Bend (17 schools).
Popular neighborhoods: Southwest Portland (27 schools), North Portland (8 schools), Cedar Mill (7 schools), Southeast Portland (7 schools), Harlow (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 best top ranked private schools in Oregon include The Marylhurst School, Portland Waldorf School and Catlin Gabel School.
How many private schools are located in Oregon?
474 private schools are located in Oregon.
How much do private schools cost in Oregon?
The average private school tuition in Oregon is $9,805 for elementary schools and $12,594 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Oregon?
Oregon private schools are approximately 25% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Oregon go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Oregon are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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