East Linn Christian Academy Photo

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 in Linn County, OR 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 84%.
77% of private schools in Linn County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Linn County Private Schools (2026)

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

Linn County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
21211 Coburg Road
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 689-5847
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
815 Broadalbin St Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-7474
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students

Overview

This County (Linn County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,413 Students
58,077 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
62%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1241

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,594
$11,960
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,023
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$73.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.61
# American Indian Students
5 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
2,979 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
3,643 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
9 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
979 Students
31,792 Students
% White Students
69%
55%
# 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
16,975 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
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 25%.
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?

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