International Leadership Academy Photo

Best Clackamas County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 private elementary schools serving 4,187 students in Clackamas County, OR.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Clackamas County, OR include St. John The Apostle Catholic School, North Clackamas Christian School, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $11,582, which is higher than the Oregon private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,379.
62% of private elementary schools in Clackamas County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Clackamas County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5200 Meadows Rd Ste 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
International Leadership Academy
International Leadership Academy Photo
Alternative School
14788 Boones Ferry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
The Marylhurst School
The Marylhurst School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Childrens Hour Academy
(Christian)
(3)
17650 SW 65th Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-2139
Gr: PK-2 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
7414 SE Michael Drive
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 785-2411
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Country Christian School
(Christian)
16975 S Highway 211
Molalla, OR 97038
(503) 829-5503
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
Damascus Christian School
(Christian)
14251 Se Rust Way
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 668-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Good Shepherd School
(Christian)
28986 Se Haley Rd
Boring, OR 97009
(503) 663-5280
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Hood View Adventist School
Hood View Adventist School Photo - Come by and meet us
(Seventh Day Adventist)
26505 Se Kelso Rd.
Boring, OR 97009
(503) 663-4568
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 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
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School
(Catholic)
(3)
716 A Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 636-2121
Gr: K-8 | 223 students
Park Academy
Park Academy Photo - A group of upper school students pose for a photo on the deck outside their classrooms.
Special Education School
(1)
1915 South Shore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 594-8800
Gr: 3-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Apostle Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
516 5th St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 742-8231
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
St. John The Baptist Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
10956 SE 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Gr: NS-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Strike School
Strike School Photo - Scan with your device to go directly to our website.25-26 Enrollment is OPEN!
Special Program Emphasis
(104)
National Headquarters: 19300 Molalla Ave, 427
Oregon City, OR 97045
(816) 313-2461
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Lake Oswego
Montessori School (Christian)
4565 Carman Dr. Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 208-5387
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Tuition listed
Carver School
Carver School Photo - Budget Cuts? Busing? Large Class Sizes?
16077 SE HWY 224
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The Vine Early Childhood Center
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
18677 Se Highway 212
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 656-5650
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students Tuition listed
King's Academy Christian School
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Micha-el School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Oak Grove Learning Tree
Oak Grove Learning Tree Photo - Our School
Daycare / Preschool
(6)
15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 659-0611
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Paideia Classical Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
6125 Caldwell Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 974-4711
Gr: K-11 | 162 students
Rivergate Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
1505 Rivergate School Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 656-0544
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Avg. class size: 21 students
Spring Mountain Christian Academy
(Christian)
12152 Se Mather Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 454-0319
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Tuition listed
12204 Se Fuller Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 653-9487
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clackamas County, Oregon

Clackamas County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 1480
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-2755
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Victory Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
27960 SW Canyon Creek Road
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 570-0147
Gr: Inquire with school | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
4320 SW Douglas Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 675-8565
Gr: K | 15 students
Po Box 928
Canby, OR 97013
(503) 266-7818
Gr: 2-9 | 4 students
19600 S Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 657-9795
Gr: K-1 | 70 students

Overview

This County (Clackamas County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
26 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,187 Students
44,924 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
352 Teachers
3,875 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
62%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,582
$11,379
Average Summer Program Cost
$698
$618
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,792
$3,625
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$82.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.57
# American Indian Students
12 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
136 Students
2,260 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
177 Students
2,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
90 Students
1,101 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
2,909 Students
27,069 Students
% White Students
74%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
323 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
619 Students
11,052 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Clackamas County, OR?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Clackamas County, OR include St. John The Apostle Catholic School, North Clackamas Christian School, and St. John The Baptist Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Clackamas County?
26 private elementary schools are located in Clackamas County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Clackamas County?
The average tuition cost is $11,582, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,379.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Clackamas County?
Clackamas County private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clackamas County?
62% of private elementary schools in Clackamas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Clackamas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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