The average private school in Oregon was founded around 1971 (2025).
The oldest private school in Oregon is St. John The Apostle Catholic School, founded in 1844.
Year Founded Range: 1844
1908
Avg. Year Founded: 1892
Oldest Private Schools in Oregon (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1844
Grades: PK-8
516 5th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
Rank: #22.
St. Mary 's Academy![St. Mary 's Academy Photo]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1859
Grades: 9-12
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Rank: #33.
St. Marys Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: NS-8
1112 Cherry Heights Rd
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: PK-8
431 S Ivy St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 732-0633
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 732-0633
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 5-12
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bearverton Ymca Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: K
15650 Nw Blueridge Rd
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 466-1322
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 466-1322
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ymca - Amber Glenn
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: K
2120 Nw Amberbrook Dr
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 629-9622
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 629-9622
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-8
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Rank: #1010.
O'hara Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
715 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - A diverse, supportive community of students, teachers, and parents ensure student success at Trinity.]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - A diverse, supportive community of students, teachers, and parents ensure student success at Trinity.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: K-8
5520 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 288-6403
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 288-6403
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Visitation School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: PK-5
17500 Sw Cederview Way
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 625-6648
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 625-6648
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: NS-PK
685 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
Rank: #1515.
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1896
Grades: PK-8
110 Nw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Rank: #1616.
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-12
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Rank: #1717.
Sutherlin Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: 2-7
845 W Central Ave
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-9940
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-9940
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-8
529 Harrison St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-7441
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-7441
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Valley Catholic Elementary School![Valley Catholic Elementary School Photo - Valley Catholic Elementary Middle School in Beaverton, Oregon.]( "Valley Catholic Elementary School Photo - Valley Catholic Elementary Middle School in Beaverton, Oregon.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: K-5
4420 SW St. Mary’s Drive
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 718-6500
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 718-6500
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Valley Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: NS-12
4275 SW 148th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 644-3745
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 644-3745
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Chemeketa Child Development Center
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
14007 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 399-5107
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 399-5107
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Church Of The Nazarene Pre-sch
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
1270 Ne 27th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-5496
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-5496
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Elliott Prairie Christian School
(Mennonite)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 4-12
5383 S Schneider Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 634-2317
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 634-2317
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
First United Methodist Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K
1115 28th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-4363
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-4363
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Gold Coast Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 1-7
2175 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 756-6307
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 756-6307
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Grace Family Child Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
1138 Ne Lincoln St
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 673-6416
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 673-6416
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
The Madeleine Elementary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K-8
3240 Ne 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 288-9197
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 288-9197
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-10
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Rank: #21 - 2921. - 29.
Milo Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 1-8
324 Milo Drive
Days Creek, OR 97429
(541) 825-3514
Days Creek, OR 97429
(541) 825-3514
Rank: #3030.
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-6
206 NE Kirby Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Medford Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-6
1398 Poplar Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 414-8067
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 414-8067
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Montessori Of Alameda![Montessori Of Alameda Photo]( "Montessori Of Alameda Photo")
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: K
4210 Ne Going St
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 335-3321
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 335-3321
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-8
127 N Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-5197
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-5197
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Rogue Valley Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: K-12
3675 S Stage Rd
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 773-2988
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 773-2988
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: NS-8
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon average private schools founding year?
The Oregon average private schools founding year is 1971 for 2025.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Oregon?
The top ranked private schools in Oregon include St. John The Apostle Catholic School, St. Mary 's Academy and St. Marys Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Oregon?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Oregon is St. Mary 's Academy, with a year of 1859. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is St. John The Apostle Catholic School, with a year of 1844.
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