For the 2025 school year, there are 23 private elementary schools serving 2,328 students in Lane County, OR.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lane County, OR include O'hara Catholic Elementary School, Eugene Christian School, and Far Horizons Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
48% of private elementary schools in Lane County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Lane County Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Far Horizons Montessori School
Montessori School
2490 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
O'hara Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1201 Satre St
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-1401
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Shoreline Christian School Of Florence
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4445 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 590-0174
Florence, OR 97439
(541) 590-0174
Gr: K-6 | 25 students Tuition listed
Cottage Grove Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
820 S 10th St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 206-0385
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 206-0385
Gr: 1-7 | 13 students
Countryside Christian School![Countryside Christian School Photo - Sports Camp at Milo Adventist Academy]( "Countryside Christian School Photo - Sports Camp at Milo Adventist Academy")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
88401 Huston Rd
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-6446
Veneta, OR 97487
(541) 935-6446
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Tuition listed
597 S. Front St
Creswell, OR 97426
(541) 729-7345
Creswell, OR 97426
(541) 729-7345
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students
Emerald Christian Academy![Emerald Christian Academy Photo - Students at Lunch]( "Emerald Christian Academy Photo - Students at Lunch")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
35582 Zephyr Way
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
(541) 746-1708
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
(541) 746-1708
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eugene Waldorf School![Eugene Waldorf School Photo]( "Eugene Waldorf School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1350 Mclean Blvd
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jasper Mountain School
Special Program Emphasis
37875 Jasper Lowell Rd
Fall Creek, OR 97438
(541) 747-1235
Fall Creek, OR 97438
(541) 747-1235
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Kindercare Learning Centers![Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Alternative School
1410 Chambers St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Looking Glass - River Road
Special Education School
550 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
Looking Glass Center Point School
All-boys | Special Education School
1790 W 11th Ave Ste A
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program
All-girls | Alternative School
550 River Rd
Eugene
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
4181 E St
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 228-5352
Springfield, OR 97478
(541) 228-5352
Gr: PK-2 | 65 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
90980 River Road
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School
Alternative School
2621 Augusta St
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 349-7511
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 349-7511
Gr: 8-11 | 24 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
2500 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 686-8655
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 686-8655
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Willow Creek Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2370 Parliament St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-8488
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-8488
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Lane County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Drinking Gourd Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2809 Shirley St
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 689-5255
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 689-5255
Gr: K-5 | 9 students
Kensington School (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
2125 Coburg Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-1524
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-1524
Gr: K | 27 students
Laurelwood Academy, Inc. (Closed 2021)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
37466 Jasper Lowell Rd
Fall Creek, OR 97438
(503) 887-4235
Fall Creek, OR 97438
(503) 887-4235
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Lane County, OR?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lane County, OR include O'hara Catholic Elementary School, Eugene Christian School, and Far Horizons Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lane County?
23 private elementary schools are located in Lane County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Lane County?
Lane County private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lane County?
48% of private elementary schools in Lane County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Lane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Lane County include: St. Paul Catholic School vs. O'hara Catholic Elementary School, O'hara Catholic Elementary School vs. St. Paul Catholic School, Far Horizons Montessori School vs. Eugene Waldorf School
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