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Portland, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Albina Youth Opportunity School (Closed)

Alternative School

3710 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 288-5813

Gr: K-4 | 131 students

Ascension Early Childhood Education Center (Closed 2015)

Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)

1440 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 667-6750

Gr: NS | 37 students

Child's View Montessori School (Closed 2025)

Montessori School

4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 293-9422

Gr: PK-2 | 43 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed

Creative Minds Learning Center - Broadway (Closed 2019)

Montessori School

8340 Ne Broadway St Ste D
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-3491

Gr: PK-K | 20 students

Creative Minds Learning Center - Sellwood (Closed 2025)

Daycare / Preschool

7733 Se 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 236-8009

Gr: PK-K | 20 students

Lents Education Center (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

4905 Se Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-7508

Gr: 8-11 | 19 students

Northwest Chinese Academy (Closed 2024)

Special Program Emphasis

8565 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Ste 1
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 546-3455

Gr: PK-5 | 34 students

Northwest Montessori School (Closed 2010)

All-boys | Montessori School

11511 Sw Bull Mountain Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 620-8135

Gr: K | 6 students

Open Meadow HIgh School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

7654 N Crawford Street
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 285-0508

Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 14 students

Open School North (Closed 2025)

Alternative School

7602 N Emerald Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 488-5191

Gr: 6-8 | 40 students

Our Lady Of Sorrows School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

5239 Se Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-3592

Gr: K-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Venn Academy (Closed 2025)

2408 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
(971) 279-5255

Gr: K-7 | 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portland, OR?

The private schools in Portland, OR include Catlin Gabel School, Oregon Episcopal School, and The Madeleine Elementary School.

How many private schools are located in Portland?

129 private schools are located in Portland.

How much do private schools cost in Portland?

The average tuition cost is $14,178, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,873.

How diverse are private schools in Portland?

Portland private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 25%.

What percentage of students in Portland go to private school?

19% of all K-12 students in Portland are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portland?

42% of private schools in Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

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