Best Oregon Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 private schools with special program emphasis serving 4,094 students in Oregon.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Oregon include International School Of Portland, French International School of Oregon, and St. Stephen's Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,231, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,780.
30% of private schools with special program emphasis in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 36
  • # Students Served: 4,094

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 36
  • # Students Served: 4,094

Top Ranked Oregon Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

International School Of Portland Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
(17)
The Marylhurst School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
(2)
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
(1)
French International School of Oregon Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 570 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
(9)
Map of Goodtime Chinese School
Gr: NS-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
15285 Nw Central Dr Suite 201
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 277-3899
St. Stephen's Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
7275 SW Hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 646-4617
(39)
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 The Siskiyou School
Gr: 1-8 | 166 students
Specialized Curriculum
631 Clay St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8223
The Waldorf School Of Bend Photo
Gr: K-7 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2150 NE Studio Rd Ste. 2
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 330-8841
(3)
West Hills Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7945 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
(1)
Map of A Renaissance School Of Arts And Sciences
Gr: K-8 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum
0234 SW Bancroft Street
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
(1)
Map of Bandon Pacific Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
48967 Hwy 101
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-2256
(2)
Map of Chinese American International School
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Specialized Curriculum
1855 Southshore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 348-3028
Map of Circle Of Friends Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: NS | 61 students
Specialized Curriculum
702 Ne Norton Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-5475
Map of Corvallis Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Specialized Curriculum
3855 Ne Highway 20
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 758-4674
Map of Creative Children's Center
Gr: NS-3 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
2515 Sw 185th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 591-0604
(2)
Map of Early Learning Community At Pacific University
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
Specialized Curriculum
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Map of Eduplin Spanish Immersion Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
9920 Nw Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 291-9182
Map of Encore Academy Preschool
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Specialized Curriculum
737 E Harbor Dr
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-1637
Eugene Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Specialized Curriculum
1350 Mclean Blvd
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Oregon?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Oregon include International School Of Portland, French International School of Oregon, and St. Stephen's Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Oregon?
36 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Oregon.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Oregon?
The average tuition cost is $13,231, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,780.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Oregon?
Oregon private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 26% minority students, which is same as the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
30% of private schools with special program emphasis in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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