Northwest Academy Photo

Best Oregon Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 1,151 students in Oregon.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Oregon include North Clackamas Christian School, Eugene Christian School, and Northwest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Oregon Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eugene Christian School
Eugene Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(18)
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Clackamas Christian School
North Clackamas Christian School Photo
(Christian)
19575 Sebastian Way
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-5961
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Northwest Academy
Northwest Academy Photo
(3)
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Jewish Academy
Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.
(Jewish)
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Oregon?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Oregon include North Clackamas Christian School, Eugene Christian School, and Northwest Academy.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Oregon?
4 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Oregon.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
75% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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