Riverdale High School Photo - At Riverdale, the college-going culture begins freshman year and close to 100 percent of graduates go on to four-year colleges.

Best 97219 Oregon Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,722 students in 97219, OR (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,586 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in 97219, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 97219, OR include Portland Jewish Academy, St. Clare School, and Riverdale High School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in 97219, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top-Ranked 97219 Oregon Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
68 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 299-3062
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
Portland Jewish Academy
Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.
(Jewish)
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverdale High School
Riverdale High School Photo - At Riverdale, the college-going culture begins freshman year and close to 100 percent of graduates go on to four-year colleges.
9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
St. Clare School
St. Clare School Photo - A Kindergarten student reads with her 5th grade buddy. Our buddy program allows students of all ages to learn from each other, grow together, and unleash one another''s potential. All students have a buddy. Our buddy classes are as follows: grades K/5, 1/6, 2/7, 3/8, & 4/Preschool.
(Catholic)
(1)
1807 SW Freeman Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-7600
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. John Fisher
(Catholic)
4581 SW Nevada St.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-3234
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Hills Christian School
West Hills Christian School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
7945 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Islamic School Of Portland
(Islamic)
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
West Hills Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
7339 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-2579
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Tuition listed
4920 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-5495
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 97219 Oregon

97219, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 293-9422
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 97219, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in 97219, OR include Portland Jewish Academy, St. Clare School, and Riverdale High School.
How many private schools are located in 97219?
9 private schools are located in 97219.
How diverse are private schools in 97219?
97219 private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 97219 go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 97219 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 97219?
67% of private schools in 97219 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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