For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 273 students in 97128, OR (there are 8 public schools, serving 6,034 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 97128, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 97128, OR include Mcminnville Montessori School, St. James Catholic School, and Mcminnville Adventist Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in 97128, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked 97128 Oregon Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1349 NW Elm Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 Se Brooks St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
206 NE Kirby Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students Tuition listed
Mcminnville Christian Academy ![Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo]()

(Baptist)
325 Nw Baker Creek Rd
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
97128, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran School/little Lambs Preschool (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2142 Ne Mcdonald Lane
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-9189
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 97128, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in 97128, OR include Mcminnville Montessori School, St. James Catholic School, and Mcminnville Adventist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 97128?
4 private schools are located in 97128.
What percentage of students in 97128 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 97128 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 97128?
75% of private schools in 97128 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
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