Best Clatsop County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 180 students in Clatsop County, OR (there are 15 public schools, serving 4,761 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in Clatsop County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Clatsop County (2026-27)

Map of Anchor Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
796 Pacific Drive
Hammond, OR 97121
(503) 994-1696
Map of Fire Mountain School
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
6505 Elk Flat Rd
Arch Cape, OR 97102
(503) 436-2610

Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
180 Students
58,351 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
63%
Average Class Size
11 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,290
$11,780
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$722
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$4,302
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,639 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
120 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
67%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
379 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
52 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clatsop County, OR?
2 private schools are located in Clatsop County, OR.
What percentage of students in Clatsop County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Clatsop County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clatsop County?
33% of private schools in Clatsop County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Clatsop County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Clatsop County include: Fire Mountain School vs. Anchor Christian Academy, Anchor Christian Academy vs. Fire Mountain School

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