Clackamas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 48 private schools serving 5,902 students in Clackamas County, OR (there are 114 public schools, serving 56,356 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $10,597, which is lower than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $10,633.
44% of private schools in Clackamas County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48
  • # Students Served: 5,902
  • Average Tuition: $10,597
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Clackamas County, OR School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48
  • # Students Served: 5,902
  • Average Tuition: $10,597
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Clackamas County, OR School Trends

Top Ranked Clackamas County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo
Gr: K-12 | 423 students
Extracurriculars: 25
Alternative School
5200 Meadows Rd Ste 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
International Leadership Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School
14788 Boones Ferry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
The Marylhurst School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
(2)
Map of The Childrens Hour Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
17650 SW 65th Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-2139
(3)
Map of Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
7414 SE Michael Drive
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 785-2411
(1)
Map of Country Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students
Christian
16975 S Highway 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-5503
Map of Damascus Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Christian
14251 Se Rust Way
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 668-4100
Map of Good Shepherd School
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
28986 Se Haley Rd
Boring, OR 97009
(503) 663-5280
Hood View Adventist School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
26505 Se Kelso Rd.
Boring, OR 97009
(503) 663-4568
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
11999 SE Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 659-4155
North Clackamas Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
19575 Sebastian Way
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-5961
Map of Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 223 students
Catholic
716 A Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 636-2121
(3)
Park Academy Photo
Gr: 3-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Special Education School
1915 South Shore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 594-8800
(1)
Portland Waldorf School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Waldorf School
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
(1)
Map of St. John The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
516 5th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
(1)
St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
10956 SE 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
(4)
Map of Academy For Kids
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
13698 Se 147th Ave
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 558-8773
Acton Academy Lake Oswego Photo
Gr: PK-2
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School (Christian)
4565 Carman Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 208-5387
Map of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9800 Se 92nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 788-7000
Map of Cadence Preschool Academy
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
12771 Se Sunnyside Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 855-4512
Carver School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
16077 SE HWY 224
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
Map of Cascade Summit Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Montessori School
3100 Parker Rd
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 723-5644
Map of Chinese American International School
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum
1855 Southshore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 348-3028
Map of Christ The Vine Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18677 Se Highway 212
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 656-5650
(1)
Map of Christie Care - Clackamas River Campus
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
Alternative School
Po Box 368
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 675-2226
Map of Clackamas Day School
Gr: PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
16640 Se 82nd Dr
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 655-7826
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 500 14210 Se Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 658-8715
Map of Happy Valley Montessori School
Gr: K | 20 students
Montessori School
14543 Se Marci Way
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 698-2333
Map of King's Academy Christian School
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Lake Grove KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3700 Red Cedar Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-8982
Map of Lake Oswego Montessori School
Gr: NS
Montessori School
17823 SW Central Avenue
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 744-0454
Map of Micha-el School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Specialized Curriculum
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
(1)
Map of Milwaukie Covenant Preschool A
Gr: PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
12201 Se Linwood Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-4138
Mountain Park KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
11 Monroe Pkwy
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-4077
(1)
Map of Mt. Hood Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Specialized Curriculum
88153 Government Camp Loop,
Government Camp, OR 97028
(909) 224-9315
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Clackamas County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Crossroads Alternative School
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Alternative School
Po Box 1480
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-2755
Map of Oregon Outreach - Molalla Pride
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students
Alternative School
357 E Francis St
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-2355
Map of Siemens CDC, an early childhood community
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
8005 SS Boeckman Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 685-4685
Map of Victory Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 70 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
27960 SW Canyon Creek Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 570-0147
Map of Village Montessori Children's House
Gr: K | 15 students
Montessori School
4320 SW Douglas Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 675-8565
(1)
Map of Willamette Valley Christian Academy
Gr: 2-9 | 4 students
Baptist
Po Box 928
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 266-7818
Map of Ymca Child Development Center At Ccc
Gr: K-1 | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
19600 S Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 657-9795

Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
50 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools down 3 in Clackamas County, falling from 54 in 2024 to 51 in 2025.
# Students
5,902 Students
58,240 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students up 29 in Clackamas County private schools, rising from 100 in 2016 to 129 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
21%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
464 Teachers
5,022 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio rose to 12:1 in Clackamas County, up from 12:1 in 2016 and after a brief peak at 14:1 in 2021.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Advanced degrees higher 2025 private-school faculty in Clackamas County reached 65%, above Oregon's 62% and the U.S. 55%.
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1241
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,597
$10,633

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition rose $1,617 in Clackamas County, from $8,825 in 2016 to $10,442 in 2025.
Average Summer Program Cost
$698
$824
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,178
$4,469
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
87%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score down 8 points in Clackamas County private schools, from 0.63 in 2019 to 0.55 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
19 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
American Indian share down 1 point in Clackamas County private schools, from 3% in 2018 to 2% in 2022, matching Oregon and the U.S.
# Asian Students
250 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

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# Hispanic Students
254 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
144 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
3,538 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
62%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share up 12 points in Clackamas County private schools, from 50% in 2021 to 62% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
1,491 Students
16,984 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share down 11 points in Clackamas County private schools, from 37% in 2021 to 26% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clackamas County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Clackamas County, OR include Portland Waldorf School, La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, and Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Clackamas County?
48 private schools are located in Clackamas County.
How much do private schools cost in Clackamas County?
The average tuition cost is $10,597, which is lower than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $10,633.
How diverse are private schools in Clackamas County?
Clackamas County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Clackamas County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Clackamas County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clackamas County?
44% of private schools in Clackamas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Clackamas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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