Gresham KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom

Best Gresham Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 84%.
33% of private schools in Gresham, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Gresham Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Portland Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gresham KinderCare
Gresham KinderCare Photo - Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2180 NE Division St
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
Gr: K | 28 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Gresham, Oregon

Gresham, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2500 Se Palmblad Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 912-1860
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students
3333 Ne 8th Street
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-5632
Gr: PK-10 | 331 students Avg. class size: 18 students

Overview

This Town (Gresham)
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
391 Students
58,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
62%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,100
$11,960
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,979 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,643 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
316 Students
31,792 Students
% White Students
81%
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
59 Students
16,975 Students
% of Others Students
15%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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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