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Polk County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 471 students in Polk County, OR (there are 23 public schools, serving 11,430 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Polk County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Polk County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Western Christian School
Western Christian School
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Mennonite
9045 Wallace Road Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
(1)
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
2290 E Ellendale Ave
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6632
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Map of Monmouth Montessori School Llc
Monmouth Montessori School Llc
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
1140 Main St E
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-6478
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Riviera Christian School Photo
Riviera Christian School
Gr: NS-5 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
1650 Brush College Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 361-8779
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Polk County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Family Christian School
Family Christian School
Gr: 4-12 | 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
140 SW Clay St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 507-5039
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Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
471 Students
58,312 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
5,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
63%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1241

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,945
$10,558
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,790
$4,408
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
336 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
71%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
76 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
16%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Polk County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Polk County, OR is Western Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Polk County?
4 private schools are located in Polk County.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
75% of private schools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Baptist).
Which private schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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