Top 20 Best Portland Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 85 private preschools serving 14,186 students in Portland, OR.
The best top ranked private preschools in Portland, OR include Catlin Gabel School, Oregon Episcopal School and Portland Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $11,108, which is higher than the Oregon private preschool average tuition cost of $9,246.
44% of private preschools in Portland, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Portland Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 779 students
International School of Portland
International School of Portland Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(16)
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
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)
(3)
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Grades: PK-12
| 869 students
Portland Waldorf School
Portland Waldorf School Photo - Photo | Grace Evans
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2300 SE Harrison St
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 327 students
St. Ignatius School
St. Ignatius School Photo - Lenten Service for Our Giving Table.
(Catholic)
(8)
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Grades: NS-8
| 225 students
L'etoile French Immersion School
L'etoile French Immersion School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
68 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 265-8022
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
All Saints School
(Catholic)
(1)
601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Cathedral School
(Catholic)
110 Nw 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
11695 SW Park Way
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 643-9010
Grades: NS-K
| 76 students
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo - Annual Lantern Walk
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Childpeace Montessori School
Childpeace Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(2)
1516 NW Thurman Street
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 222-1197
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Christ The King Parish School
(Catholic)
(1)
7414 SE Michael Drive
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 785-2411
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Grades: NS-8
| 571 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Greater Portland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
17800 Se Main St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 761-1136
Grades: PK-10
| 181 students
Harmony Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
17630 SE Main ST
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 255-5337
Grades: NS-K
| 118 students
Holy Cross Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
5202 N Bowdoin St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 289-3010
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
7425 Se Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 774-8871
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
(Catholic)
127 N Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 283-5197
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Mannahouse Christian Academy
Mannahouse Christian Academy Photo - Great Friends.
(Christian)
(5)
9200 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Grades: NS-12
| 422 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
Grades: NS-5
| 430 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 298 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 300 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
12645 SW Pacific Hwy
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 252 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
10956 SE 25th Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 654-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
St. Pius X School
St. Pius X School Photo
(Catholic)
1260 Nw Saltzman Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 644-3244
Grades: PK-8
| 524 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
St. Therese School
(Catholic)
1260 Ne 132nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo - A diverse, supportive community of students, teachers, and parents ensure student success at Trinity.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5520 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 288-6403
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
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) 635-6551
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Barnes-miller Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
7345 Sw Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-7847
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
Bethany Village Montessori
Montessori School
15188 Nw Central Dr
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 533-5626
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
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Portland, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascension Early Childhood Education Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1440 Se 182nd Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 667-6750
Grades: NS
| 37 students
8340 Ne Broadway St Ste D
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-3491
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
8565 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Ste 1
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 546-3455
Grades: PK-5
| 34 students
7654 N Crawford Street
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 285-0508
Grades: 9-12
| students
5239 Se Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 771-3592
Grades: K-8
| 187 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 Portland Waldorf School.
How many private preschools are located in Portland, OR?
85 private preschools are located in Portland, OR.
How much do private preschools cost in Portland, OR?
The average tuition cost is $11,108, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $9,246.
How diverse are private preschools in Portland, OR?
Portland, OR private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Portland, OR?
44% of private preschools in Portland, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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