North Portland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 785 students in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland, OR.
The top ranked private schools in North Portland include Shining Star Waldorf School, Rosemary Anderson High School/portland Oic, and Holy Cross Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools in North Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked North Portland Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Cross Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
5202 N Bowdoin St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 329-4868
(1)
Map of Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Catholic
127 N Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-5197
Map of Oregon Outreach
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
2215 N Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 281-9597
Map of Rosemary Anderson High School/portland Oic
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students
Alternative School
717 N Killingsworth Ct
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 797-7201
Shining Star Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
4227 N Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 753-4459
(3)
Map of Pathfinder Academy
Gr: 11-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
7528 N Chaleston
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-3299

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland, OR?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland, OR include Shining Star Waldorf School, Rosemary Anderson High School/portland Oic, and Holy Cross Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland?
6 private schools are located in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland?
the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland?
33% of private schools in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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