Hood River County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Hood River County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hood River County Private Schools (2026-27)

Horizon Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Map of Bright Beginnings
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
616 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-7717
Map of Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Map of New Vision School
Gr: PK-7 | 36 students
Alternative School
6575 Hwy 35
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911

Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
344 Students
58,312 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
5,014 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
$10,558
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
403 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
231 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
66%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
67 Students
17,056 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 is 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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