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Damascus Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 407 students in Damascus, OR, 29% of all K-12 students in Damascus, OR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Damascus, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Damascus Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Damascus Christian School
Damascus Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students
Christian
14251 Se Rust Way
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 668-4100
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Carver School Photo
Carver School
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
16077 SE HWY 224
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 558-8514
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Map of Christ The Vine Early Childhood Center
Christ The Vine Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18677 Se Highway 212
Damascus, OR 97089
(503) 656-5650
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Damascus, OR Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
407
Students
+8.5% (+32 students) 10-yr
$5,795
Avg. Tuition
7
Avg. Class Size
-46.2% (-6 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
+25.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+27.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Damascus)
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
460 Schools
# Students
407 Students
58,351 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
2025136131179
2024136128172
2023103125174
2022100128185
2021100126180
2020100118171
201996120175
201896119172
2017107124180
2016107123178
201594119167
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% Students of Color
10%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202510%25%34%
202410%25%34%
20238%25%33%
20225%25%33%
20215%25%32%
20205%24%32%
20196%24%31%
20186%23%31%
20178%25%32%
20168%25%32%
20158%25%32%
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0.36
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20250.360.610.65
20240.360.610.65
20230.510.620.65
20220.370.610.64
20210.370.610.64
20200.370.610.64
20190.380.610.63
20180.380.610.63
20170.350.570.61
20160.350.570.61
20150.350.570.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
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# Asian Students
4 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20233%5%5%
20222%5%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%5%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20252%6%9%
20242%6%9%
20231%7%9%
20221%6%8%
20211%6%9%
20201%6%9%
20191%6%8%
20181%6%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
303 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
79%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202579%55%52%
202479%55%52%
202363%54%52%
202277%54%54%
202177%55%54%
202077%55%54%
201976%55%56%
201876%55%56%
201779%59%58%
201679%59%58%
201579%60%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
49 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
13%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202513%29%26%
202413%29%26%
202332%30%25%
202220%30%25%
202120%30%25%
202020%30%24%
201921%30%24%
201821%30%23%
201717%29%22%
201617%29%22%
201517%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
201912:113:112:1
201812:113:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201511:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202510%62%55%
202410%61%54%
202310%61%54%
202210%62%54%
202110%62%54%
202010%61%54%
201910%59%53%
201810%59%53%
201710%59%53%
201610%58%52%
201510%56%52%
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Average Class Size
7 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202571615
202471615
202371615
202271615
202171615
202071615
201971615
201871615
201771615
201671615
2015131515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,795
$11,780
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDamascus, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202590%83%81%
202490%89%85%
202390%89%85%
202290%87%85%
202190%86%85%
202090%86%85%
201990%85%85%
201890%85%85%
201790%84%85%
201690%86%85%
201590%87%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Damascus, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Damascus, OR is Damascus Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Damascus?
3 private schools are located in Damascus.
What percentage of students in Damascus go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Damascus are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Damascus?
67% of private schools in Damascus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

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