Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OR School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pendleton Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
collared shirts and logo t-shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$3900 + $415 entrance fee paid over 11 months. We have discounts for multiple children in a family and for number of years enrolled.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jan Hendrickson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Agriculture
Arts and Music Programs:
Industrial Arts for grades 7&8Sewing Class
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating for Eternity
- Located in Pendleton, Oregon, Pendleton Christian School provides a quality christian environment for families that want more for their child's education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pendleton Christian School cost?
Pendleton Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pendleton Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Pendleton Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Pendleton Christian School offer?
Pendleton Christian School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing.
What is Pendleton Christian School's ranking?
Pendleton Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Pendleton Christian School?
The application deadline for Pendleton Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(541) 566-0954
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Hermiston, OR 97838
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(541) 567-8523
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Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Blue Mt. Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
78606 1st St
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(541) 566-0954
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-0954
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Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Hermiston Christian Center & School
(Assembly of God)
1825 W Highland Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-3480
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-3480
27.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Hermiston Adventist School ![Hermiston Adventist School Photo]( "Hermiston Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1300 NW Academy Ln
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-8523
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-8523
27.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(541) 938-7131
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-7131
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(Christian)
3172 Peppers Bridge Rd
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(509) 525-5082
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-5082
33.5 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 141 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Hermiston Christian Center & School
(Assembly of God)
1825 W Highland Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-3480
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-3480
27.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Hermiston Adventist School ![Hermiston Adventist School Photo]( "Hermiston Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
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(541) 567-8523
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-8523
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Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(541) 938-7131
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-7131
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(Christian)
3172 Peppers Bridge Rd
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(509) 525-5082
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-5082
33.5 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 141 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
La Grande Adventist Christian School ![La Grande Adventist Christian School Photo]( "La Grande Adventist Christian School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2702 Adams Ave.
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-6390
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-6390
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Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3235 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3050
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Mckay Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1539 Sw 44th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3000
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
2001 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3131
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3131
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
455 Sw 13th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3300
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3300
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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