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Best Polk County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 in Polk County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Polk County, OR is Western Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Polk County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Polk County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Western Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
9045 Wallace Road Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Faith Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2290 E Ellendale Ave
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6632
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Monmouth Montessori School Llc
Montessori School
1140 Main St E
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-6478
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
Riviera Christian School
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(Baptist)
1650 Brush College Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 361-8779
Grades: NS-5
| 121 students
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Polk County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Christian School (Closed 2020)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
140 SW Clay St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 507-5039
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students

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 Baptist and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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