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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 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 84%.
75% of private schools in Polk County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Polk County Private Schools (2026)

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

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

Overview

This County (Polk County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
471 Students
58,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
62%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1241

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,945
$11,960
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,790
$4,023
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$300 million
$73.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
2,979 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
3,643 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
336 Students
31,792 Students
% White Students
71%
55%
# 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
16,975 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 Mennonite and Baptist).
Which private schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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