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Benton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,449 students in Benton County, OR (there are 23 public schools, serving 8,448 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
25% of private schools in Benton County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,449
  • Average Tuition: $10,253
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Benton County, OR School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,449
  • Average Tuition: $10,253
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Benton County, OR School Trends

Top Ranked Benton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Corvallis Montessori School
Corvallis Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
2730 NW Greeley Ave,
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-2513
(2)
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Map of Santiam Christian School
Santiam Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
7220 Northeast Arnold Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 745-5224
(4)
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Map of Zion Lutheran Christian School
Zion Lutheran Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2800 Nw Tyler Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-7503
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Ashbrook Independent School Photo
Ashbrook Independent School
Gr: NS-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 19
4045 SW Research Way
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 766-8313
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Map of Corvallis Waldorf School
Corvallis Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Specialized Curriculum
3855 Ne Highway 20
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 758-4674
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Map of Little Beavers Preschool
Little Beavers Preschool
Gr: PK-2 | 47 students
4940 Nw Highway 99
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 754-8899
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Map of Old Mill Center For Children & Families
Old Mill Center For Children & Families
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1650 SW 45th Pl.
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-8068
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Map of Philomath Montessori School
Philomath Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
1123 Main Street
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2672
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Benton County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Yes House Alternative School
Yes House Alternative School
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
404 Nw 23rd St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-7801
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Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,449 Students
58,240 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
115 Teachers
5,022 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
63%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,253
$10,633
Average Summer Program Cost
$425
$824
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$4,469
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
13 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
917 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
63%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
395 Students
16,984 Students
% of Others Students
27%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Benton County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Benton County, OR include Santiam Christian School, Zion Lutheran Christian School, and Corvallis Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Benton County?
8 private schools are located in Benton County.
How diverse are private schools in Benton County?
Benton County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
25% of private schools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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