Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.

Best Hood River County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 344 students in Hood River County, OR (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,580 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Hood River County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hood River County, OR include Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School and Horizon Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Hood River County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Hood River County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Horizon Christian School
Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.
(Christian)
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Bright Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
616 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-7717
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
New Vision School
Alternative School
6575 Hwy 35
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
Gr: PK-7 | 36 students

Overview

This County (Hood River County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
344 Students
58,150 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
5,010 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
63%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,000
$11,865
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
3,642 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
231 Students
31,781 Students
% White Students
66%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
379 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
67 Students
17,027 Students
% of Others Students
19%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hood River County, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in Hood River County, OR include Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School and Horizon Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Hood River County?
4 private schools are located in Hood River County.
What percentage of students in Hood River County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Hood River County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hood River County?
50% of private schools in Hood River County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Hood River County are often viewed compared to one another?

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