Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA middle schoolers conducting science experiments.

Best 97219 Oregon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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, Portland Jewish Academy, and St. John Fisher.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
86% of private elementary schools in 97219, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked 97219 Oregon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

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
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, Portland Jewish Academy, and St. John Fisher.
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 Christian).

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