Best 97201 Oregon Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 804 students in 97201, OR.
The top ranked private preschools in 97201, OR include Cedarwood Waldorf School, St. James Child Development Center, and International School Of Portland.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
20% of private preschools in 97201, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 97201 Oregon Private Preschools (2026-27)

International School Of Portland Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
(17)
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
(1)
Map of St. James Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Map of Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in 97201, OR?
The top ranked private preschools in 97201, OR include Cedarwood Waldorf School, St. James Child Development Center, and International School Of Portland.
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 30% 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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