Coburg Road KinderCare Photo - Coburg Road KinderCare

Best Eugene Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private preschools serving 2,097 students in Eugene, OR.
The top-ranked private preschools in Eugene, OR include O'hara Catholic Elementary School, St. Paul Catholic School, and Far Horizons Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
28% of private preschools in Eugene, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Eugene Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eugene Christian School
Eugene Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(18)
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Far Horizons Montessori School
Montessori School
2490 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
O'hara Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Oak Hill School
Oak Hill School Photo - The Art Barn
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1201 Satre St
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Allison Park Christian Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool (Disciples of Christ)
1520 Echo Hollow Rd
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 689-0265
Gr: K | 34 students
Big Little School
Daycare / Preschool
1685 W 13th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 683-2532
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Chambers KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1410 Chambers St.
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Children's Choice Main St. Montessori
Montessori School
708 W 10th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 349-9797
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students Tuition listed
Coburg Road KinderCare
Coburg Road KinderCare Photo - Coburg Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2506 Oakmont Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-2484
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students Tuition listed
Eugene Montessori School
Montessori School
2255 Oakmont Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 345-7124
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Eugene Waldorf School
Eugene Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1350 Mclean Blvd
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eweb Cdc
Daycare / Preschool
500 E 4th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
Gr: NS | 58 students
Kindercare Learning Centers
Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Alternative School
1410 Chambers St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Little French School
The Little French School Photo - A quick glance of our Pre-K classroom
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
1376 Olive Street
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 345-3818
Gr: NS-PK | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Messiah Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3280 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 688-0735
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
The Toy Box
Special Education School
1132 Valley Butte Dr
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Unity School, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
580 N Garden Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 484-0107
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Eugene, Oregon

Eugene, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2809 Shirley St
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 689-5255
Gr: K-5 | 9 students
2125 Coburg Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-1524
Gr: K | 27 students

Overview

This Town (Eugene)
This State (OR)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,097 Students
43,287 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
3,543 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
60%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
8 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,542
$10,806
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,240
$462
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
$3,679
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$99.16 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
1,743 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
2,092 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
20 Students
799 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,081 Students
22,174 Students
% White Students
54%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
200 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
673 Students
15,489 Students
% of Others Students
34%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Eugene, OR?
The top-ranked private preschools in Eugene, OR include O'hara Catholic Elementary School, St. Paul Catholic School, and Far Horizons Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Eugene?
18 private preschools are located in Eugene.
How diverse are private preschools in Eugene?
Eugene private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Eugene?
28% of private preschools in Eugene are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Eugene are often viewed compared to one another?

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