Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School Photo - Jr/Sr High School students at a 2023 school assembly

Best 97230 Oregon Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 682 students in 97230, OR (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,610 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 97230, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 97230, OR include St. Therese School and Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in 97230, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked 97230 Oregon Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School
Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School Photo - Jr/Sr High School students at a 2023 school assembly
(Christian)
(4)
12425 NE San Rafael Street
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 867-9214
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
1260 Ne 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Counterpoint Day Treatment
All-boys | Alternative School
930 NE 162nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 736-6634
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 97230, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in 97230, OR include St. Therese School and Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School.
How many private schools are located in 97230?
4 private schools are located in 97230.
What percentage of students in 97230 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 97230 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 97230?
75% of private schools in 97230 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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