Best Columbia County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 204 students in Columbia County, OR (there are 23 public schools, serving 6,790 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Columbia County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Columbia County, OR is Scappoose Adventist School.
67% of private schools in Columbia County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Columbia County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Scappoose Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(4)
54287 Columbia River Highway
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-6939
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Columbia County Christian School
(Christian)
56523 Columbia River Highway
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 366-9209
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
175 N Nehalem St
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-3783
Gr: PK-11 | 16 students

Overview

This County (Columbia County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
204 Students
58,150 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
5,010 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
63%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,804
$11,865
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
$4,045

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
3,642 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,640 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
209 Students
31,781 Students
% White Students
91%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
11 Students
17,027 Students
% of Others Students
5%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Columbia County, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in Columbia County, OR is Scappoose Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
3 private schools are located in Columbia County.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
67% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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