Columbia Christian Schools Photo - Located in the heart of East PDX on a beautiful 13-acre campus, our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education focused on excellence in faith, character, and academics to students in PreK through 12th grade.

Most Selective Private High Schools in Oregon

The average private high school acceptance rate in Oregon is 79% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Oregon is East Linn Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 15%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 15% 98% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 78%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Oregon (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
East Linn Christian Academy
East Linn Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Grades: PK-12
36883 Victory Dr
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 259-2304
Rank: #22.
Oregon Episcopal School
Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Our beautiful 59-acre campus provides the perfect setting for open minds to inquire, explore, and grow in order to succeed in an ever-changing global community.
(Episcopal)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: PK-12
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
5135 Ne Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 972-2461
Rank: #44.
Catlin Gabel School
Catlin Gabel School Photo - Catlin Gabel is recognized as one of the finest schools in the nation. When students step onto our 67-acre campus, they find themselves in the center of our educational experience: fir trees, meadows, and apple orchard, as well as multimedia classrooms, a creative arts center, state-of-the-art science labs, divisional libraries, soccer fields, tennis courts, an outdoor track, and much more.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: PK-12
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
116 NE 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
Rank: #66.
The Delphian School
The Delphian School Photo - At The Delphian School, teachers don`t lecture in front of a blackboard while students frantically take notes. At our school, students learn at their own pace and study independently with a personalized program that is specifically designed to satisfy their specific needs and interests.
Alternative School
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Grades: K-12
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Rank: #77.
Cascades Academy
Cascades Academy Photo - This year marks Cascades Academy's 20th anniversary, and our school is thriving. With a stable foundation in place, we're able to reflect on the challenges and growth we've experienced over the past two decades, and look to the future while creating a vision for the next 20 years. Our faculty and staff took time earlier this year to update our
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 382-0699
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Faith Bible Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
8975 NE Walker Rd #120
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 681-8254
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Phoenix School Of Roseburg
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 8-12
3131 Ne Diamond Lake Blvd
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 440-1115
Rank: #1010.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Grades: PK-12
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Crosspoint Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
5000 Hosanna Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-7732
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
De La Salle North Catholic High School
De La Salle North Catholic High School Photo - The Courtyard of our campus on a beautiful autumn afternoon in Portland.
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
4300 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 285-9385
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Edison High School
Edison High School Photo - Entrance to Edison.
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
9020 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-2336
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Northwest Academy
Northwest Academy Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Solid Rock Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
87921 Christmas Valley Hwy
Christmas Valley, OR 97641
(541) 576-2895
Rank: #1616.
Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: NS-12
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Blanchet Catholic School
Blanchet Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
11999 SE Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Looking Glass Riverfront School & Career Center
Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 10-12
1666 W. 12th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 302-2554
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Rosemary Anderson High School/portland Oic
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
717 N Killingsworth Ct
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 797-7201
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
C.S. Lewis Academy
C.S. Lewis Academy Photo - See You at the Pole 2019
(Christian)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
1605 N College St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Canyonville Academy
Canyonville Academy Photo - Hinn Hall Girls' Dormitory
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
250 E 1st St
Canyonville, OR 97417
(541) 839-4401
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Horizon Christian School
Horizon Christian School Photo - "Where everybody is somebody and Jesus is all." Discover Horizon Christian School, where we offer Christ-centered education for the whole family-from Preschool through High School!
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 783-6642
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
New Hope Christian Schools
New Hope Christian Schools Photo - New Hope Christian School is located in the beautiful Rogue Valley.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5961 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-4588
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Park Academy
Park Academy Photo - A group of upper school students pose for a photo on the deck outside their classrooms.
Special Education School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 3-12
1915 South Shore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 594-8800
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Salem Academy Christian Schools
Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Western Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
9045 Wallace Road Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Rank: #2828.
Brighton Academy
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: PK-12
1121 N.E. 7th Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-6865
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Oregon Outreach
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 9-12
2215 N Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 281-9597
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School
Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School Photo - Jr/Sr High School students at a 2023 school assembly
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
St. Stephen's Academy
St. Stephen's Academy Photo - SSA - A Classical Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
(39)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
7275 SW Hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 646-4617
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Tualatin Valley Academy
Tualatin Valley Academy Photo - Kindergarten students in the classroom
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-11
7405 E Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
Rank: #3434.
Horizon Christian School
Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Central Christian School
Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
2731 SW Airport Way
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Oregon average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Oregon average private high schools acceptance rate is 79% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Oregon?
The top ranked private high schools in Oregon include East Linn Christian Academy, Oregon Episcopal School and Naya Early College Academy.

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