The average private preschool acceptance rate in Oregon is 85% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Oregon is East Linn Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 15%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 15%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 72%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Oregon (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Grades: PK-12
36883 Victory Dr
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 259-2304
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 259-2304
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: PK-12
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
1101 Se Brooks St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
St. Agatha Catholic School![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
United Valley Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-6
1742 N Fir St
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-6079
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-6079
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: PK-12
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Rank: #77.
St. Marys Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
1112 Cherry Heights Rd
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
Rank: #88.
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: PK-K
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 382-0699
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 382-0699
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Far Horizons Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-6
2490 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Rank: #1212.
Faith Bible Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
8975 NE Walker Rd #120
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 681-8254
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 681-8254
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Grades: PK-12
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: NS-8
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Crosspoint Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
5000 Hosanna Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-7732
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-7732
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Grades: NS-12
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Cedar Hills KinderCare![Cedar Hills KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Cedar Hills KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-PK
165 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 641-6758
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 641-6758
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1516 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Kindercare Learning Centers![Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
1410 Chambers St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
9200 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Portland Jewish Academy![Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.]( "Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.")
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
St. John Fisher
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
4581 SW Nevada St.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-3234
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-3234
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
21155 Tumalo Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Academy For Kids
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-K
13698 Se 147th Ave
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 558-8773
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 558-8773
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
14485 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 641-4600
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 641-4600
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
16077 SE HWY 224
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7414 SE Michael Drive
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 785-2411
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 785-2411
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Eugene Waldorf School![Eugene Waldorf School Photo]( "Eugene Waldorf School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1350 Mclean Blvd
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Gaarde Christian School![Gaarde Christian School Photo - Gaarde Christian School is located on the campus of Faith Journey Church in Tigard, Oregon]( "Gaarde Christian School Photo - Gaarde Christian School is located on the campus of Faith Journey Church in Tigard, Oregon")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
11265 SW Gaarde Street
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
3900 SW Murray Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-9089
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-9089
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2252 SE 92nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 777-8628
Rank: #27 - 4427. - 44.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 783-6642
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 783-6642
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Oregon average private preschools acceptance rate is 85% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private preschools in Oregon?
The top ranked private preschools in Oregon include East Linn Christian Academy, Oregon Episcopal School and Mcminnville Montessori School.
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