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Best Jackson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,442 students in Jackson County, OR (there are 65 public schools, serving 27,300 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Jackson County, OR include Medford Montessori School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Grace Cascade Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
64% of private schools in Jackson County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Cascade Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
855 Chevy Way
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Medford Montessori School
Montessori School
1398 Poplar Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 414-8067
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Tuition listed
Rogue Valley Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3675 S Stage Rd
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 773-2988
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
431 S Ivy St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 732-0633
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's Of Medford
St. Mary's Of Medford Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Gr: 5-12 | 529 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
The Siskiyou School
Special Program Emphasis
631 Clay St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8223
Gr: 1-8 | 166 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
144 Garfield St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1314
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Tuition listed
Discovery Corner (karmal Enterprises)
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
411 W 2nd
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-6834
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Harvest Christian School
(Baptist)
2001 S Columbus Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 773-6974
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
Lithia Springs School
Alternative School
695 Mistletoe Rd Ste H
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-6462
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
305 Oak Street
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 664-5016
Gr: NS-6 | 190 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School Photo - Putting Faith in Education
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
585 Nick Young Road
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 879-0020
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Shady Point S.d.a. Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
14611 Hwy 62
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 825-2255
Gr: 1-7 | 12 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jackson County, Oregon

Jackson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
50 W Hersey St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-7625
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Sonshine Early Learning Center (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
500 N 10th St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 664-1074
Gr: PK-K | 135 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Jackson County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,442 Students
58,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
179 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
62%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1241
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,614
$11,960
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$300
$4,023
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
10 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
129 Students
2,979 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
128 Students
3,643 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
52 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,410 Students
31,792 Students
% White Students
62%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
49 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
485 Students
16,975 Students
% of Others Students
21%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Jackson County, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in Jackson County, OR include Medford Montessori School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Grace Cascade Christian Schools.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
13 private schools are located in Jackson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
64% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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