Deschutes County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 3,376 students in Deschutes County, OR (there are 50 public schools, serving 24,407 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
35% of private schools in Deschutes County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,376
  • Average Tuition: $11,267
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Deschutes County, OR School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 23
  • # Students Served: 3,376
  • Average Tuition: $11,267
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Deschutes County, OR School Trends

Top Ranked Deschutes County Private Schools (2026-27)

Seven Peaks School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
19660 SW Mountaineer Way
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-7755
(5)
Cascades Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 382-0699
Central Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
2731 SW Airport Way
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
Eastmont School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
62425 Eagle Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-2049
(2)
Map of Morning Star Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Christian
19741 Baker Rd
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-5091
(1)
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2450 NE 27th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-4701
(2)
St. Thomas Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1755 NW Maple Ave.
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
Three Sisters Adventist Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Seventh Day Adventist
21155 Tumalo Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
(1)
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 679 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2550 NE Butler Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
(4)
The Waldorf School Of Bend Photo
Gr: K-7 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2150 NE Studio Rd Ste. 2
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 330-8841
(3)
Map of A Child's Garden
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
2150 Ne Studio Rd Ste 1
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 617-0434
Map of Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Skill Lab
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Alternative School
334 Ne Hawthorne Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 706-1458
Map of Church Of The Nazarene Pre-sch
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
1270 Ne 27th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-5496
Map of Circle Of Friends Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: NS | 61 students
Specialized Curriculum
702 Ne Norton Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-5475
Map of Cobblestone Childrens Center
Gr: K-1 | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
63176 Watercress Way
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-5455
Map of Coic - Bend
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students
Alternative School
1645 Ne Forbes Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 706-1458
Map of Coic - La Pine
Gr: 10-12 | 39 students
Alternative School
16493 Bluewood
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 706-1458
Map of Coic -redmond
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
Alternative School
2326 Sw Glacier Pl
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 706-1458
Map of Evergreen Academy
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
1012 Sw Evergreen Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7675
Map of J Bar J Learning Centers
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
All-boys | Alternative School
62895 Hamby Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
Map of The Montessori Center
Gr: K | 112 students
Montessori School
3052 Nw Merchant Way Unit 109
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-5163
Map of New Vision Wilderness West Coast
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
160 Sw Scalehouse Loop Ste 160
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 554-2889
Map of Oregon Challenge High School
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students
23861 Dodds Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Deschutes County, Oregon

Deschutes County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Deschutes River Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Montessori School
929 SW Simpson Ave STE 130
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 633-7299
New Leaf Academy Photo
Gr: 6-10 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-girls | Alternative School
63140 Dickey Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-1676
Map of Sisters Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students
Christian
1307 W. Mckinney Butte Rd
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-4133

Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 2 in Deschutes County, from 21 in 2016 to 23 in 2025, after peaking at 27 in 2020.
# Students
3,376 Students
58,240 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average students up 34 in Deschutes County private schools, rising from 111 in 2016 to 145 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
14%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color down 4 points in Deschutes County private schools, from 17% in 2021 to 13% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
276 Teachers
5,022 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio down 3 in Deschutes County private schools, from 15:1 in 2022 to 12:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Advanced degrees up 8 points in Deschutes County private schools, rising from 67% in 2016 to 75% in 2025.
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Class size up 4 students in Deschutes County private schools, rising from 14 in 2016 to 18 in 2025.
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1241
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,267
$10,633

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition cost up 73% in Deschutes County, rising from $6,767 in 2016 to $11,694 in 2025.
Average Summer Program Cost
$225
$824
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
31%
Financial aid fell 8 points in Deschutes County private schools, from 25% in 2017 to 17% in 2023, while Oregon rose to 29%.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,730
$4,469
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$1.2 million
$18.3 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 10 points in Deschutes County private schools, rising from 0.48 in 2016 to 0.58 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
22 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

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# Asian Students
29 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
155 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic share rose 2 points in Deschutes County private schools, from 3% in 2016 to 5% in 2025.
# Black Students
28 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black student share steady in Deschutes County private schools, staying at 1% in 2016 and 2025 while Oregon remained 3% and the U.S. 7%.
# White Students
1,425 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
44%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White students down 21 points in Deschutes County private schools, from 66% in 2016 to 45% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
1,571 Students
16,984 Students
% of Others Students
48%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race students up 19 points in Deschutes County private schools, rising from 28% in 2016 to 47% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Deschutes County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Deschutes County, OR include Seven Peaks School, St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, and Three Sisters Adventist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Deschutes County?
23 private schools are located in Deschutes County.
How diverse are private schools in Deschutes County?
Deschutes County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Deschutes County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Deschutes County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Deschutes County?
35% of private schools in Deschutes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Deschutes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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