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Oregon Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 2,326 students in Oregon. You can also find more schools membership associations in Oregon.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Oregon include Medford Montessori School, Cedar Hills KinderCare, and St. James Child Development Center.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
23% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Oregon (2026-27)

Cedar Hills KinderCare Photo
Cedar Hills KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
165 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 641-6758
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Map of Medford Montessori School
Medford Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Montessori School
1398 Poplar Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 414-8067
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
9690 SW Johnson St
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
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Map of St. James Child Development Center
St. James Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
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Map of Salem Child Development Center
Salem Child Development Center
Gr: NS | 222 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1550 Fairgrounds Rd NE
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 363-9821
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Map of West Hills Learning Center
West Hills Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
7339 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-2579
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Map of Academy For Kids
Academy For Kids
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
13698 Se 147th Ave
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 558-8773
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Map of Buttercup Hill
Buttercup Hill
Gr: NS-K | 131 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
(1)
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Map of Cadence Academy Preschool
Cadence Academy Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 185 students
Daycare / Preschool
16775 Nw 12th St
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 625-9491
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Early Learning Matters Photo
Early Learning Matters
Gr: NS-K | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
5121 NE Elam Young Pkwy. Suite A
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 648-8917
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Farmington KinderCare Photo
Farmington KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
18000 SW Farmington Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 642-4859
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 500 14210 Se Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 658-8715
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Gresham KinderCare Photo
Gresham KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
2180 NE Division St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 665-7359
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Map of Happy Valley Montessori School
Happy Valley Montessori School
Gr: K | 20 students
Montessori School
14543 Se Marci Way
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 698-2333
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Map of Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
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Hillsboro Knowledge Beginnings Photo
Hillsboro Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
3585 NW 215th Ave.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 614-1141
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Map of KinderCare Learning Center at Kroger Fred Meyer
KinderCare Learning Center at Kroger Fred Meyer
Gr: NS-PK | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool
2215 SE Gladstone St
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 231-2993
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Lake Grove KinderCare Photo
Lake Grove KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3700 Red Cedar Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-8982
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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
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Map of New Heights Christian School and Early Learning
New Heights Christian School and Early Learning
Gr: NS-6 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
305 Oak Street
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 664-5016
(1)
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Map of Old Mill Center For Children & Families
Old Mill Center For Children & Families
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1650 SW 45th Pl.
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-8068
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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
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Powell KinderCare Photo
Powell KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
16915 SE Naegeli Dr
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 661-5145
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Map of St. Andrew Nativity School
St. Andrew Nativity School
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students
Catholic
4925 Ne 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 335-9600
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Map of Unity School, Inc.
Unity School, Inc.
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
580 N Garden Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 484-0107
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Map of Willow Creek Academy
Willow Creek Academy
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2370 Parliament St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-8488
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Oregon?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Oregon include Medford Montessori School, Cedar Hills KinderCare, and St. James Child Development Center.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Oregon?
26 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Oregon.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Oregon?
Oregon private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
23% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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2,326
Students
$7,750
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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