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Best 97205 Oregon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 305 students in 97205, OR (there are 1 public school, serving 1,611 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 97205, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 97205, OR is Northwest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 97205 Oregon Private Schools (2026-27)

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Northwest Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 20
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
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The Children's Garden - Downtown
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
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Fora Health Alternative School
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
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New Avenues For Youth
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Alternative School
314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
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Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School
Gr: Inquire with school | 59 students
Alternative School
1195 Sw 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 97205, OR?
The top ranked private schools in 97205, OR is Northwest Academy.
How many private schools are located in 97205?
5 private schools are located in 97205.
How diverse are private schools in 97205?
97205 private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in 97205 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 97205 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).

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