For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 391 students in Gresham, OR (there are 23 public schools, serving 13,338 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Gresham, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Gresham, OR is Portland Adventist Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private schools in Gresham, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Gresham Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
2180 NE Division St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-7359
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-7359
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Stepping Stone Day School Center
Daycare / Preschool
260 Sw Towle Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-1213
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 665-1213
Gr: K | 28 students
Gresham, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advanced Christian Academy (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
2500 Se Palmblad Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 912-1860
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 912-1860
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students
The Phonics Phactory (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
3333 Ne 8th Street
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-5632
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-5632
Gr: PK-10 | 331 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Gresham, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Gresham, OR is Portland Adventist Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Gresham?
3 private schools are located in Gresham.
What percentage of students in Gresham go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Gresham are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gresham?
33% of private schools in Gresham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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