Best Forest Grove Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 365 students in Forest Grove, OR (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,003 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Forest Grove, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Forest Grove, OR is Visitation School.
67% of private schools in Forest Grove, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Forest Grove Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Visitation School
(Catholic)
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Early Learning Community At Pacific University
Special Program Emphasis
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
Westside Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students

Overview

This Town (Forest Grove)
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
365 Students
58,077 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
62%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,360
$11,960

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,979 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
3,643 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,640 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
222 Students
31,792 Students
% White Students
61%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
114 Students
16,975 Students
% of Others Students
31%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Forest Grove, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in Forest Grove, OR is Visitation School.
How many private schools are located in Forest Grove?
3 private schools are located in Forest Grove.
What percentage of students in Forest Grove go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Forest Grove are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forest Grove?
67% of private schools in Forest Grove are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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