For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 3,327 students in Deschutes County, OR (there are 50 public schools, serving 24,407 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Deschutes County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Deschutes County, OR include Seven Peaks School, Cascades Academy, and Morning Star Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Deschutes County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19660 SW Mountaineer Way
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-7755
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-7755
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 382-0699
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 382-0699
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Christian School![Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.]( "Central Christian School Photo - Head of school, Elisa Carlson, presents diplomas to the graduating class.")
(Christian)
2731 SW Airport Way
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7803
Gr: PK-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Church Of The Nazarene Pre-sch
Daycare / Preschool
1270 Ne 27th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-5496
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-5496
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
62425 Eagle Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-2049
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-2049
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
19741 Baker Rd
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-5091
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-5091
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
2450 NE 27th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-4701
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-4701
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas Academy![St. Thomas Academy Photo]( "St. Thomas Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
1720 Nw 19th St
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
Gr: NS-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
21155 Tumalo Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2550 NE Butler Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
2150 NE Studio Rd Ste. 2
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 330-8841
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 330-8841
Gr: K-7 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
A Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
2150 Ne Studio Rd Ste 1
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 617-0434
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 617-0434
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Skill Lab
Alternative School
334 Ne Hawthorne Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 706-1458
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 706-1458
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Circle Of Friends Preschool And Kindergarten
Special Program Emphasis
702 Ne Norton Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-5475
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-5475
Gr: NS | 61 students
Cobblestone Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
63176 Watercress Way
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-5455
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-5455
Gr: K-1 | 61 students
Coic - Bend
Alternative School
1645 Ne Forbes Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 706-1458
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 706-1458
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Coic - La Pine
Alternative School
16493 Bluewood
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 706-1458
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 706-1458
Gr: 10-12 | 39 students
Coic -redmond
Alternative School
2326 Sw Glacier Pl
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 706-1458
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 706-1458
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
Evergreen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1012 Sw Evergreen Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7675
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-7675
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
J Bar J Learning Centers
All-boys | Alternative School
62895 Hamby Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
The Montessori Center
Montessori School
3052 Nw Merchant Way Unit 109
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-5163
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-5163
Gr: K | 112 students
New Vision Wilderness West Coast
Alternative School
160 Sw Scalehouse Loop Ste 160
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 554-2889
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 554-2889
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Deschutes County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deschutes River Montessori School (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
929 SW Simpson Ave STE 130
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 633-7299
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 633-7299
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Tuition listed
New Leaf Academy (Closed 2025)
All-girls | Alternative School
63140 Dickey Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-1676
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-1676
Gr: 6-10 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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, Cascades Academy, and Morning Star 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 13% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
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?
Which private schools in Deschutes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Deschutes County include: St. Thomas Academy vs. Central Christian School, Oregon Challenge High School vs. Cascades Academy, New Vision Wilderness West Coast vs. Seven Peaks School
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