The average private high school in Oregon was founded around 1973 (2025).
The oldest private high school in Oregon is St. Mary 's Academy, founded in 1859.
Year Founded Range: 1859
1974
Avg. Year Founded: 1942
Oldest Private High Schools in Oregon (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 5-12
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Portland Adventist Academy![Portland Adventist Academy Photo - Experience Teamwork]( "Portland Adventist Academy Photo - Experience Teamwork")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: 9-12
1500 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(971) 351-8984
Portland, OR 97216
(971) 351-8984
Rank: #1010.
Tualatin Valley Academy![Tualatin Valley Academy Photo - Kindergarten students in the classroom]( "Tualatin Valley Academy Photo - Kindergarten students in the classroom")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: PK-11
7405 E Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
Rank: #1111.
Canyonville Academy![Canyonville Academy Photo - Hinn Hall Girls' Dormitory]( "Canyonville Academy Photo - Hinn Hall Girls' Dormitory")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: 9-12
250 E 1st St
Canyonville, OR 97417
(541) 839-4401
Canyonville, OR 97417
(541) 839-4401
Rank: #1212.
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1939
Grades: 9-12
2401 Se Stark St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-3138
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-3138
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Salem Academy Christian Schools![Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance]( "Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: PK-12
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Founding Date: 1945
Grades: 6-12
9045 Wallace Road Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-12
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: 6-12
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Rank: #1717.
Milo Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: 9-12
Po Box 278
Days Creek, OR 97429
(541) 825-3200
Days Creek, OR 97429
(541) 825-3200
Rank: #1818.
Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: 9-12
9000 Sw Beaverton-hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-2336
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-2336
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-12
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-12
2550 NE Butler Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: PK-12
5961 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-4588
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-4588
Rank: #2222.
Yourth Progress Learning Center
All-boys | Alternative School
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: 7-12
2020 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-6121
Rank: #2323.
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory![La Salle Catholic College Preparatory Photo]( "La Salle Catholic College Preparatory Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 9-12
11999 SE Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Rosemary Anderson High School East
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: 6-12
2208 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
J Bar J Learning Centers
All-boys | Alternative School
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: 8-12
62895 Hamby Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: 9-12
1900 Kingsley Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Rank: #2828.
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: 6-11
2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Rank: #2929.
Coic - La Pine
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 10-12
16493 Bluewood
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 706-1458
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 706-1458
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Edison High School![Edison High School Photo - Entrance to Edison.]( "Edison High School Photo - Entrance to Edison.")
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: 9-12
9020 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-2336
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-2336
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
King's Academy Christian School
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: 7-12
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
North Clackamas Christian School![North Clackamas Christian School Photo]( "North Clackamas Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
19575 Sebastian Way
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-5961
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-5961
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Southwest Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
14605 SW Weir Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 524-8000
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 524-8000
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: 8-12
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
855 Chevy Way
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon average private high schools founding year?
The Oregon average private high schools founding year is 1973 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Oregon?
The top ranked private high schools in Oregon include St. Mary 's Academy, St. Mary's Of Medford and Oregon Episcopal School.
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