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

Best Deschutes County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 1,611 students in Deschutes County, OR.
The top-ranked private high schools in Deschutes County, OR include Trinity Lutheran School, Cascades Academy, and Central Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Oregon private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
20% of private high schools in Deschutes County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Top-Ranked Deschutes County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
334 Ne Hawthorne Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 706-1458
Gr: 8-12 | 3 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
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
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
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,611 Students
25,387 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
2,354 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
67%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 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
$14,765
$15,166
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,759
$5,668
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57
# American Indian Students
19 Students
252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
1,703 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
1,858 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
20 Students
1,021 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
702 Students
15,937 Students
% White Students
44%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
209 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
743 Students
4,515 Students
% of Others Students
46%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Deschutes County, OR?
The top-ranked private high schools in Deschutes County, OR include Trinity Lutheran School, Cascades Academy, and Central Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Deschutes County?
10 private high schools are located in Deschutes County.
How diverse are private high schools in Deschutes County?
Deschutes County private high schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Deschutes County?
20% of private high schools in Deschutes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private high schools in Deschutes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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