Portland Waldorf School Photo

Best Portland Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 83 private preschools serving 13,363 students in Portland, OR.
The top ranked private preschools in Portland, OR include Catlin Gabel School, Oregon Episcopal School, and All Saints Chool.
The average tuition cost is $13,164, which is higher than the Oregon private preschool average tuition cost of $10,577.
43% of private preschools in Portland, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Portland Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Catlin Gabel School
Catlin Gabel School Photo - Catlin Gabel is recognized as one of the finest schools in the nation. When students step onto our 67-acre campus, they find themselves in the center of our educational experience: fir trees, meadows, and apple orchard, as well as multimedia classrooms, a creative arts center, state-of-the-art science labs, divisional libraries, soccer fields, tennis courts, an outdoor track, and much more.
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Gr: PK-12 | 784 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 43 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International School Of Portland
International School Of Portland Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(17)
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oregon Episcopal School
Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Our beautiful 59-acre campus provides the perfect setting for open minds to inquire, explore, and grow in order to succeed in an ever-changing global community.
(Episcopal)
(5)
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Gr: PK-12 | 866 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(1)
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Gr: NS-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius School
St. Ignatius School Photo - Lenten Service for Our Giving Table.
(Catholic)
(10)
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
68 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 265-8022
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
All Saints Chool
(Catholic)
(1)
601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
(1)
110 Nw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo - Annual Lantern Walk
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childpeace Montessori School
Childpeace Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(3)
1516 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
7414 SE Michael Drive
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 785-2411
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbia Christian Schools
Columbia Christian Schools Photo - Intensive classroom instruction, "in the field" hands-on learning, and real-time MAP testing reveals immediate results.
(Church of Christ)
(5)
9101 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 252-8577
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
French International School of Oregon
French International School of Oregon Photo - An eighth-grade student takes a Chinese painting class during the eighth-grade international trip to China. Eighth graders can travel to one of five different countries on their international trips.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Gr: NS-8 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Gaarde Christian School
Gaarde Christian School Photo - Gaarde Christian School is located on the campus of Faith Journey Church in Tigard, Oregon
(Christian)
11265 SW Gaarde Street
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greater Portland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
17800 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
Gr: PK-10 | 181 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Harmony Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
17630 SE Main ST
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-5337
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students Avg. class size: 25 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Tuition listed
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
(Catholic)
127 N Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-5197
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students
Mannahouse Christian Academy
Mannahouse Christian Academy Photo - Great Friends.
(Christian)
(23)
9200 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Gr: NS-12 | 363 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Of Alameda
Montessori Of Alameda Photo
Montessori School
4210 Ne Going St
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 335-3321
Gr: K | 90 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Portland Christian Elementary School
Portland Christian Elementary School Photo - Elementary school weekly chapel
(Christian)
(4)
11845 SE Market Street
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 867-9214
Gr: NS-5 | 418 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Prince Of Peace School
Prince Of Peace School Photo - Bright Cheerful Classroom
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
14175 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 645-1211
Gr: PK-K | 289 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Puddletown MontessoriSchool
Puddletown MontessoriSchool Photo - Elementary regularly walks to nearby Errol Heights Park to learn more about the Johnson Creek Watershed
Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
St. Agatha Catholic School
St. Agatha Catholic School Photo - St. Agatha Catholic School circa 1911
(Catholic)
7960 Se 15th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 234-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 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. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Fisher
(Catholic)
4581 SW Nevada St.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-3234
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
10956 SE 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
St. Pius X School
St. Pius X School Photo
(Catholic)
1260 Nw Saltzman Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 644-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Rose School
St. Rose School Photo - As a mission of St. Rose Parish, St. Rose School educates each student as a unique child of God to know and live the Catholic faith and to achieve excellence.
(Catholic)
(1)
5309 Ne Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 281-1912
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
1260 Ne 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Shining Star Waldorf School
Shining Star Waldorf School Photo - Children on Thursday, outdoors on the river
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
4227 N Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 753-4459
Gr: PK-7 | 103 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tucker Maxon School
Tucker Maxon School Photo - Tucker-Maxon School is a place where every child has a voice.
2860 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Barnes-miller Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
7345 Sw Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-7847
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students
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Portland, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2505 Ne 102nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 254-1431
Gr: NS-8 | 99 students
3710 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 288-5813
Gr: K-4 | 131 students
Ascension Early Childhood Education Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1440 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 667-6750
Gr: NS | 37 students
4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 293-9422
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
8340 Ne Broadway St Ste D
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-3491
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
7733 Se 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 236-8009
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Lents Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4905 Se Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-7508
Gr: 8-11 | 19 students
8565 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Ste 1
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 546-3455
Gr: PK-5 | 34 students
Northwest Montessori School (Closed 2010)
All-boys | Montessori School
11511 Sw Bull Mountain Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 620-8135
Gr: K | 6 students
7654 N Crawford Street
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 285-0508
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 14 students
7602 N Emerald Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 488-5191
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students
5239 Se Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-3592
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2408 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
(971) 279-5255
Gr: K-7 | 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Portland, OR?
The top ranked private preschools in Portland, OR include Catlin Gabel School, Oregon Episcopal School, and All Saints Chool.
How many private preschools are located in Portland?
83 private preschools are located in Portland.
How much do private preschools cost in Portland?
The average tuition cost is $13,164, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $10,577.
How diverse are private preschools in Portland?
Portland private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Portland?
43% of private preschools in Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

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