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Columbia County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Columbia County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Scappoose Adventist School
Scappoose Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Seventh Day Adventist
54287 Columbia River Highway
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-6939
(4)
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Map of Columbia County Christian School
Columbia County Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
56523 Columbia River Highway
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 366-9209
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Map of Piercing Arrow Private School
Piercing Arrow Private School
Gr: PK-11 | 16 students
175 N Nehalem St
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-3783
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
204 Students
58,240 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
5,022 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
$10,633
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
$4,469

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
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,639 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
209 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
91%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
11 Students
16,984 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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