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Best Benton County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,289 students in Benton County, OR.
The top-ranked private preschools in Benton County, OR include Corvallis Montessori School and Santiam Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
14% of private preschools in Benton County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Top-Ranked Benton County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Corvallis Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
2730 NW Greeley Ave,
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-2513
Gr: PK-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Santiam Christian School
(4)
7220 Northeast Arnold Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 745-5224
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
4045 SW Research Way
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 766-8313
Gr: NS-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Corvallis Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3855 Ne Highway 20
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 758-4674
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
4940 Nw Highway 99
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 754-8899
Gr: PK-2 | 47 students
Old Mill Center For Children & Families
Daycare / Preschool
1650 SW 45th Pl.
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-8068
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Philomath Montessori School
Montessori School
1123 Main Street
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2672
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Benton County, Oregon

Benton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
404 Nw 23rd St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 753-7801
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Benton County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,289 Students
43,492 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
105 Teachers
3,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
60%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
8 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,837
$10,806
Average Summer Program Cost
$425
$462
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
26%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
9 Students
192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
1,745 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
2,095 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
10 Students
800 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
835 Students
22,393 Students
% White Students
65%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
200 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
325 Students
15,489 Students
% of Others Students
25%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Benton County, OR?
The top-ranked private preschools in Benton County, OR include Corvallis Montessori School and Santiam Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Benton County?
7 private preschools are located in Benton County.
How diverse are private preschools in Benton County?
Benton County private preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Benton County?
14% of private preschools in Benton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Which private preschools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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