St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo

Best Deschutes County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private schools serving 3,381 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 Morning Star Christian School, Seven Peaks School, and St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
35% of private schools in Deschutes County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Deschutes County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Seven Peaks School
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(4)
19660 SW Mountaineer Way
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-7755
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Cascades Academy
Cascades Academy Photo - This year marks Cascades Academy's 20th anniversary, and our school is thriving. With a stable foundation in place, we're able to reflect on the challenges and growth we've experienced over the past two decades, and look to the future while creating a vision for the next 20 years. Our faculty and staff took time earlier this year to update our
19860 Tumalo Reservoir Road
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.
(Christian)
2731 SW Airport Way
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
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Eastmont School
Eastmont School Photo - Student works on SmartBoard
(Baptist)
(2)
62425 Eagle Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-2049
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Morning Star Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
19741 Baker Rd
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 382-5091
Gr: NS-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 22 students
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2450 NE 27th St
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
(Catholic)
1720 Nw 19th St
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-3785
Gr: NS-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Three Sisters Adventist Christian School
Three Sisters Adventist Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
21155 Tumalo Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-2091
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School campus in NE Bend
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
2550 NE Butler Market Road
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-1850
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
The Waldorf School Of Bend
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Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2150 NE Studio Rd Ste. 2
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
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
334 Ne Hawthorne Ave
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
Gr: NS | 61 students
Cobblestone Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
63176 Watercress Way
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
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Coic - La Pine
Alternative School
16493 Bluewood
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
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
Evergreen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1012 Sw Evergreen Ave
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
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
The Montessori Center
Montessori School
3052 Nw Merchant Way Unit 109
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
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
23861 Dodds Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Deschutes County, Oregon

Deschutes County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
929 SW Simpson Ave STE 130
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
Gr: 6-10 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1307 W. Mckinney Butte Rd
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-4133
Gr: PK-6 | 45 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Deschutes County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,381 Students
58,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
279 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
62%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
11 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
$13,172
$11,960
Average Summer Program Cost
$213
$684
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,730
$4,023
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$1.2 million
$73.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
22 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,979 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
3,643 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
28 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,425 Students
31,792 Students
% White Students
44%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,574 Students
16,975 Students
% of Others Students
48%
29%
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 Morning Star Christian School, Seven Peaks School, and St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic 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 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?
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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