L'etoile French Immersion School Photo

Best 97219 Oregon Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,440 students in 97219, OR.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in 97219, OR include St. Clare School, St. John Fisher, and Portland Jewish Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
86% of private elementary schools in 97219, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked 97219 Oregon Private Elementary 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
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 Montessori School- Vermont St. Campus
Montessori School
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 elementary schools in 97219, OR?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in 97219, OR include St. Clare School, St. John Fisher, and Portland Jewish Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in 97219?
7 private elementary schools are located in 97219.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 97219?
97219 private elementary schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 97219?
86% of private elementary schools in 97219 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Recent Articles

Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learn the difference between learning support and tutoring, what's typically included in private school tuition, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
Learn how to evaluate reading and writing instruction in the early grades, including phonics, writing, assessments, and literacy support in private schools.
The Social Fit Interview: Questions to Ask Students, Not Admissions
The Social Fit Interview: Questions to Ask Students, Not Admissions
Discover how talking with current students can reveal a private school's true culture and help families assess social fit before enrolling.