For the 2025 school year, there are 97 private schools serving 14,283 students in Multnomah County, OR (there are 169 public schools, serving 82,050 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Multnomah County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Multnomah County, OR include The Madeleine Elementary School, All Saints Chool, and Central Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $13,542, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,902.
Top Ranked Multnomah County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Middle School![Bridges Middle School Photo]( "Bridges Middle School Photo")
Special Education School
2510 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
Gr: 5-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
68 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 265-8022
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 265-8022
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
110 Nw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2401 Se Stark St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-3138
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 235-3138
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Avg. class size: 26 students
1516 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4300 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 285-9385
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 285-9385
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14750 Se Clinton Street
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 760-8220
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 760-8220
Gr: Inquire with school | 293 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Gr: NS-8 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Greater Portland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
17800 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
Gr: PK-10 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
17630 SE Main ST
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-5337
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-5337
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
(Catholic)
127 N Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-5197
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-5197
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
The Madeleine Elementary School
(Catholic)
3240 Ne 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 288-9197
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 288-9197
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9200 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Gr: NS-12 | 363 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Of Alameda![Montessori Of Alameda Photo]( "Montessori Of Alameda Photo")
Montessori School
4210 Ne Going St
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 335-3321
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 335-3321
Gr: K | 90 students Avg. class size: 14 students
5135 Ne Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 972-2461
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 972-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Open Door Christian Academy
(Baptist)
27710 Se Strebin Road
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 661-0606
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 661-0606
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students Tuition listed
Oregon Outreach
Alternative School
2215 N Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 281-9597
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 281-9597
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
116 NE 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 234-2826
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Adventist Academy![Portland Adventist Academy Photo - Experience Teamwork]( "Portland Adventist Academy Photo - Experience Teamwork")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1500 SE 96th Avenue
Portland, OR 97216
(971) 351-8984
Portland, OR 97216
(971) 351-8984
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
3990 Nw 1st Street
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-4102
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Jewish Academy![Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.]( "Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.")
(Jewish)
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Puddletown MontessoriSchool![Puddletown MontessoriSchool Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed]( "Puddletown MontessoriSchool Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed")
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Rosemary Anderson High School East
Alternative School
2208 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 797-7222
Gr: 6-12 | 510 students
St. Agatha Catholic School![St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911]( "St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911")
(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew Nativity School
(Catholic)
4925 Ne 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 335-9600
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 335-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Multnomah County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
aCrossroads Christian School (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
2505 Ne 102nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 254-1431
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 254-1431
Gr: NS-8 | 99 students
Advanced Christian Academy (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
2500 Se Palmblad Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 912-1860
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 912-1860
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students
Albina Youth Opportunity School (Closed)
Alternative School
3710 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 288-5813
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 288-5813
Gr: K-4 | 131 students
Ascension Early Childhood Education Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1440 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 667-6750
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 667-6750
Gr: NS | 37 students
Child's View Montessori School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 293-9422
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 293-9422
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
Creative Minds Learning Center - Broadway (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
8340 Ne Broadway St Ste D
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-3491
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-3491
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
7733 Se 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 236-8009
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 236-8009
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Lents Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4905 Se Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-7508
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-7508
Gr: 8-11 | 19 students
Open Meadow HIgh School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7654 N Crawford Street
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 285-0508
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 285-0508
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 14 students
Open School North (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
7602 N Emerald Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 488-5191
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 488-5191
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
5239 Se Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-3592
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-3592
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Phonics Phactory (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
3333 Ne 8th Street
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-5632
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-5632
Gr: PK-10 | 331 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Multnomah County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Multnomah County, OR include The Madeleine Elementary School, All Saints Chool, and Central Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Multnomah County?
97 private schools are located in Multnomah County.
How much do private schools cost in Multnomah County?
The average tuition cost is $13,542, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,902.
How diverse are private schools in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Multnomah County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Multnomah County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Multnomah County?
Which private schools in Multnomah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Multnomah County include: St. Mary 's Academy vs. Central Catholic High School, Maayan Torah Day School vs. Maimonides Jewish Day School, Maimonides Jewish Day School vs. Portland Jewish Academy
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