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Best Cornelius Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 338 students in Cornelius, OR (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,152 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Cornelius, OR are educated in private 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 83%.
33% of private schools in Cornelius, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Cornelius, OR (2025-26)

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Alternative School
1110 N Adair St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 704-8025
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School
Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm
Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Our students are outside every day - rain or shine!
Waldorf School
(6)
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cornelius, OR?
3 private schools are located in Cornelius, OR.
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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