Private School Review - Established 2003

Best Linn County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,413 students in Linn County, OR (there are 52 public schools, serving 21,138 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
77% of private schools in Linn County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,413
  • Average Tuition: $9,594
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Linn County, OR School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,413
  • Average Tuition: $9,594
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Linn County, OR School Trends

Top Ranked Linn County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Albany Christian School
Albany Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Baptist
420 3rd Ave Se
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-1110
View Profile
East Linn Christian Academy Photo
East Linn Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students
Christian
36883 Victory Dr
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 259-2304
(2)
View Profile
Map of East Linn Christian Academy Elem-liberty Campus
East Linn Christian Academy Elem-liberty Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students
Christian
28721 Liberty Road
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-2391
View Profile
Map of First United Methodist Early Learning Center
First United Methodist Early Learning Center
Gr: K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1115 28th Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-4363
View Profile
Map of Montessori Sundborn Childrens House
Montessori Sundborn Childrens House
Gr: K | 65 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1015 7th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 924-9480
View Profile
Map of Central Valley Christian School
Central Valley Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
31630 Highway 34
Tangent, OR 97389
(541) 928-7820
View Profile
Map of Community Services Consortium
Community Services Consortium
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
Alternative School
250 Broadalbin Street Sw Suite 2a
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-6335
View Profile
Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1910 34th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 926-0246
View Profile
Map of Harris Private School
Harris Private School
Gr: K-12 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
21211 Coburt Road
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6444
View Profile
Map of Lake Creek Mennonite School
Lake Creek Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
Mennonite
26585 Peoria Rd.
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2767
View Profile
Map of Little Promises Children's Program
Little Promises Children's Program
Gr: K-1 | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
28028 Pleasant Valley Rd
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-4350
View Profile
Map of Periwinkle Child Development Center
Periwinkle Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
6500 Pacific Blvd Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4898
View Profile
Map of Standard Christian School
Standard Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 27 students
Pentecostal
230 Pine St Se
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-1110
View Profile
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Linn County, Oregon

Linn County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lifegate Christian School
Lifegate Christian School
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
21211 Coburg Road
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 689-5847
View Profile
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Catholic
815 Broadalbin St Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-7474
(1)
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLinn County Total Schools
202513
202414
202314
202213
202113
202016
201916
201816
201715
201618
201518
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
1,413 Students
58,422 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025109131179
2024103128172
2023101125174
2022105128185
2021114126180
202096118171
201995120175
201895119172
201790124180
201686123178
201588119167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color
7%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20257%25%34%
20248%25%34%
20239%25%33%
20229%25%33%
20219%25%32%
20209%24%32%
20199%24%31%
20189%23%31%
20178%25%32%
201610%25%32%
201510%25%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
5,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202115:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201614:112:112:1
201516:113:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202567%62%55%
202467%61%54%
202367%61%54%
202267%62%54%
202167%62%54%
202067%61%54%
201967%59%53%
201867%59%53%
201767%59%53%
201667%58%52%
201533%56%52%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025161615
2024131615
2023131615
2022131615
2021131615
2020131615
2019131615
2018131615
2017151615
2016151615
2015121515
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1243

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025126012411233
2024126012361230
2023126012481228
2022126012491229
2021126012441229
2020126012351226
2019126012351226
2018126012411226
2017126012471233
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,594
$11,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025$9,594$12,154$15,012
2024$4,770$10,662$13,254
2023$4,770$10,187$12,626
2022$4,770$9,983$12,187
2021$4,770$9,763$11,800
2020$4,770$9,874$11,512
2019$4,770$9,302$11,293
2018$4,770$8,760$11,017
2017$4,770$8,512$10,708
2016$4,770$7,940$10,356
2015$4,770$7,684$9,939
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average % on Financial Aid
9%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20259%30%34%
20249%30%34%
20239%29%34%
20229%29%33%
20219%29%33%
20209%29%32%
20199%29%31%
20189%28%30%
20179%27%30%
20169%27%29%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,411

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$4,082$7,073
2024$1,000$3,908$6,930
2023$1,000$3,759$6,469
2022$1,000$3,771$6,289
2021$1,000$3,772$6,055
2020$1,000$3,855$5,921
2019$1,000$4,393$5,795
2018$1,000$4,074$5,456
2017$1,000$3,602$5,319
2016$1,000$3,095$5,105
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Acceptance Rate
70%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202570%83%81%
202495%89%85%
202395%89%85%
202295%87%85%
202174%86%85%
202074%86%85%
201974%85%85%
201874%85%85%
201768%84%85%
201668%86%85%
201555%87%85%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$76.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20250.460.610.65
20240.470.610.65
20230.460.620.65
20220.470.610.64
20210.510.610.64
20200.510.610.64
20190.510.610.63
20180.510.610.63
20170.500.570.61
20160.500.570.61
20150.500.570.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# American Indian Students
5 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Asian Students
19 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%5%4%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20172%5%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%5%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
39 Students
3,642 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20253%6%9%
20243%6%9%
20234%7%9%
20223%6%8%
20213%6%9%
20203%6%9%
20192%6%8%
20182%6%8%
20172%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20153%4%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
9 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
979 Students
31,781 Students
% White Students
69%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202569%55%52%
202469%55%52%
202370%54%52%
202268%54%54%
202163%55%54%
202063%55%54%
201963%55%56%
201863%55%56%
201764%59%58%
201665%59%58%
201564%60%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# 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
362 Students
17,107 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLinn County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202526%29%26%
202426%29%26%
202324%30%25%
202225%30%25%
202130%30%25%
202030%30%24%
201930%30%24%
201830%30%23%
201730%29%22%
201628%29%22%
201529%28%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Linn County, OR?
How many private schools are located in Linn County?
13 private schools are located in Linn County.
How diverse are private schools in Linn County?
Linn County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Linn County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Linn County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Linn County?
77% of private schools in Linn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
▼ Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (OR):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 The Second Visit Strategy: What to Look for After the Open House
The Second Visit Strategy: What to Look for After the Open House
Free Schools
Free Schools

More Articles

Funding the Future
Excellence in School Security
Programs for Exceptional Learners
Well-Rounded Achievements
Leadership in Private Education