For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 855 students in 97201, OR.
The top-ranked private preschools in 97201, OR include International School Of Portland, Cedarwood Waldorf School, and St. James Child Development Center.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
20% of private preschools in 97201, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top-Ranked 97201 Oregon Private Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Gr: NS-PK
Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools in 97201, OR?
The top-ranked private preschools in 97201, OR include International School Of Portland, Cedarwood Waldorf School, and St. James Child Development Center.
How many private preschools are located in 97201?
5 private preschools are located in 97201.
How diverse are private preschools in 97201?
97201 private preschools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 97201?
20% of private preschools in 97201 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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