The average private preschool in Oregon was founded around 1971 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in Oregon is St. John The Apostle Catholic School, founded in 1844.
Year Founded Range: 1844
1924
Avg. Year Founded: 1898
Oldest Private Preschools 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. 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: #33.
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.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-12
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-8
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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: #2121.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #24 - 2524. - 25.
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: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: NS-8
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Rank: #2626.
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)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Rank: #2727.
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-8
39085 Nw Harrington Road
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2182
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2182
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
St. Cecilia School![St. Cecilia School Photo]( "St. Cecilia School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
12250 Sw 5th St
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-2619
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-2619
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
5309 Ne Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: NS-8
1807 SW Freeman Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: PK-8
221 SE Walnut Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 648-2512
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 648-2512
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Founding Date: 1919
Grades: PK-8
10956 SE 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Rank: #3434.
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1922
Grades: PK-8
9690 SW Johnson St
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-8
21155 Tumalo Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon average private preschools founding year?
The Oregon average private preschools founding year is 1971 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Oregon?
The top ranked private preschools in Oregon include St. John The Apostle Catholic School, St. Marys Academy and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
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