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Cornelius Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 343 students in Cornelius, OR, 23% of all K-12 students in Cornelius, OR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools in Cornelius, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cornelius Private Schools (2026-27)

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Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Waldorf School
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
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Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Alternative School
1110 N Adair St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 704-8025
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Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
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Cornelius, OR Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
343
Students
$11,933
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cornelius)
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
461 Schools
# Students
343 Students
58,312 Students
% Students of Color
22%
26%
0.52
0.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
220 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
63%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Others Students
98 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
28%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
5,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
63%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,933
$10,596
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$4,456
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$18.28 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cornelius, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Cornelius, OR is Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm.
How many private schools are located in Cornelius?
3 private schools are located in Cornelius.
What percentage of students in Cornelius go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Cornelius are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cornelius?
33% of private schools in Cornelius are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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