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Best Deschutes County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools serving 2,736 students in Deschutes County, OR.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Deschutes County, OR include Cascades Academy, Central Christian School, and St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private elementary schools in Deschutes County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Deschutes County Private Elementary 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
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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
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(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
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
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(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
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(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
334 Ne Hawthorne Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 706-1458
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Cobblestone Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
63176 Watercress Way
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-5455
Gr: K-1 | 61 students
J Bar J Learning Centers
All-boys | Alternative School
62895 Hamby Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-1409
Gr: 8-12 | 19 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
[+] 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
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,736 Students
44,870 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
258 Teachers
3,873 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
61%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,172
$11,383
Average Summer Program Cost
$213
$636
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,730
$3,625
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$1.2 million
$82.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
11 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
2,260 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
2,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
17 Students
1,101 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,246 Students
27,069 Students
% White Students
46%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
323 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
1,321 Students
11,028 Students
% of Others Students
49%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Deschutes County, OR?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Deschutes County, OR include Cascades Academy, Central Christian School, and St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Deschutes County?
14 private elementary schools are located in Deschutes County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Deschutes County?
Deschutes County private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Deschutes County?
50% of private elementary schools in Deschutes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Deschutes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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