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Best Polk County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
75% of private schools in Polk County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Polk County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPolk County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20223
20214
20205
20195
20185
20174
20162
20154
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# Students
471 Students
58,351 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025118131179
2024118128172
2023114125174
2022145128185
2021124126180
2020110118171
2019122120175
2018122119172
2017134124180
201695123178
2015134119167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202514%25%34%
202415%25%34%
202316%25%33%
202217%25%33%
202117%25%32%
202018%24%32%
201916%24%31%
201816%23%31%
201717%25%32%
201619%25%32%
201517%25%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202514:112:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202313:112:111:1
202215:113:111:1
202117:113:111:1
202015:113:112:1
201914:113:112:1
201814:113:112:1
201712:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202528%62%55%
202428%61%54%
202328%61%54%
202228%62%54%
202128%62%54%
202028%61%54%
201928%59%53%
201828%59%53%
201728%59%53%
201528%56%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025171615
2024151615
2023171615
2022171615
2021171615
2020171615
2019171615
2018171615
2017171615
2015171515
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025101213
2024101112
2023101011
202210911
202110911
202010911
201910911
201810811
201710710
201510710
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Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1243

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025109012411233
2024109012361230
2023109012481228
2022109012491229
2021109012441229
2020109012351226
2019109012351226
2018109012411226
2017109012471233
2015150013311258
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,945
$11,780

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025$6,945$12,154$15,012
2024$8,600$10,662$13,254
2023$8,600$10,187$12,626
2022$8,600$9,983$12,187
2021$8,600$9,763$11,800
2020$8,600$9,874$11,512
2019$8,600$9,302$11,293
2018$8,600$8,760$11,017
2017$8,600$8,512$10,708
2015$8,600$7,684$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
42%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202542%30%34%
202442%30%34%
202342%29%34%
202242%29%33%
202142%29%33%
202042%29%32%
201942%29%31%
201842%28%30%
201742%27%30%
201542%27%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,790
$4,302

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
2025$2,790$4,082$7,073
2024$2,790$3,908$6,930
2023$2,790$3,759$6,469
2022$2,790$3,771$6,289
2021$2,790$3,772$6,055
2020$2,790$3,855$5,921
2019$2,790$4,393$5,795
2018$2,790$4,074$5,456
2017$2,790$3,602$5,319
2015$2,790$3,030$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202590%83%81%
202490%89%85%
202390%89%85%
202290%87%85%
202190%86%85%
202090%86%85%
201990%85%85%
201890%85%85%
201790%84%85%
201590%87%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$300 million
$76.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20250.460.610.65
20240.460.610.65
20230.490.620.65
20220.480.610.64
20210.550.610.64
20200.570.610.64
20190.550.610.63
20180.550.610.63
20170.520.570.61
20160.590.570.61
20150.520.570.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20221%2%2%
20211%1%1%
20202%1%1%
20161%1%1%
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# Asian Students
23 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20255%5%5%
20245%5%5%
20235%5%5%
20226%5%4%
20216%5%4%
20205%5%4%
20196%5%4%
20186%5%4%
20176%5%4%
20165%5%4%
20156%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20255%6%9%
20245%6%9%
20235%7%9%
20225%6%8%
20215%6%9%
20205%6%9%
20195%6%8%
20185%6%8%
20175%4%8%
20165%4%8%
20155%4%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20172%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
336 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
71%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202571%55%52%
202471%55%52%
202369%54%52%
202270%54%54%
202163%55%54%
202061%55%54%
201962%55%56%
201862%55%56%
201765%59%58%
201653%59%58%
201565%60%58%
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# 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
76 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
16%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPolk County AverageOregon (OR) AverageNational Average
202516%29%26%
202416%29%26%
202317%30%25%
202216%30%25%
202123%30%25%
202025%30%24%
201925%30%24%
201825%30%23%
201722%29%22%
201635%29%22%
201522%28%21%
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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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