Shining Star Waldorf School Photo - Children on Thursday, outdoors on the river

Best Oregon Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 37 private schools with special program emphasis serving 4,011 students in Oregon.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Oregon include Strike School: Nationwide Online School, International School Of Portland, and The Marylhurst School.
The average tuition cost is $11,998, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,933.
31% 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.

Top Ranked Oregon Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
The Marylhurst School
The Marylhurst School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
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
St. Stephen's Academy
St. Stephen's Academy Photo - SSA - A Classical Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
(39)
7275 SW Hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 646-4617
Gr: PK-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
The Siskiyou School
Special Program Emphasis
631 Clay St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8223
Gr: 1-8 | 166 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Strike School: Nationwide Online School
Strike School: Nationwide Online School Photo - Scan with your device to go directly to our website.25-26 Enrollment is OPEN!
Special Program Emphasis
(95)
National Headquarters: 19300 Molalla Ave, 427
Oregon City, OR 97045
(816) 313-2461
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Waldorf School Of Bend
The Waldorf School Of Bend Photo - Free Imaginations
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2150 NE Studio Rd Ste. 2
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 330-8841
Gr: K-7 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
West Hills Christian School
West Hills Christian School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
7945 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Renaissance School Of Arts And Sciences
Special Program Emphasis
0234 SW Bancroft Street
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bandon Pacific Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
48967 Hwy 101
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-2256
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Chinese American International School
Special Program Emphasis
1855 Southshore Blvd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 348-3028
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Circle Of Friends Preschool And Kindergarten
Special Program Emphasis
702 Ne Norton Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 389-5475
Gr: NS | 61 students
Corvallis Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
3855 Ne Highway 20
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 758-4674
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Creative Children's Center
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
2515 Sw 185th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 591-0604
Gr: NS-3 | 100 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Early Learning Community At Pacific University
Special Program Emphasis
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
Eduplin Spanish Immersion Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
9920 Nw Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 291-9182
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Encore Academy Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
737 E Harbor Dr
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-1637
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Eugene Waldorf School
Eugene Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1350 Mclean Blvd
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 683-6951
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Geneva Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 1154
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 637-7500
Gr: PK-12 | 153 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Goodtime Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
15285 Nw Central Dr Suite 201
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 277-3899
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Extracurrculars: 1
Jasper Mountain School
Special Program Emphasis
37875 Jasper Lowell Rd
Fall Creek, OR 97438
(541) 747-1235
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
King's Academy Christian School
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1201 Jq Adams St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-9444
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
KLA Schools of Hillsboro
KLA Schools of Hillsboro Photo - KLA Schools of Hillsboro, OR
Special Program Emphasis
1855 NE 48th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 333-2002
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Knox Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 4767
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 531-9949
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students
The Little French School
The Little French School Photo - A quick glance of our Pre-K classroom
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
1376 Olive Street
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 345-3818
Gr: NS-PK | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maayan Torah Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2900 Sw Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Micha-el School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
13515a Se Rusk Rd
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 882-3322
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Mt. Hood Academy
Special Program Emphasis
88153 Government Camp Loop,
Government Camp, OR 97028
(909) 224-9315
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Paideia Classical Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
6125 Caldwell Rd
Gladstone, OR 97027
(503) 974-4711
Gr: K-11 | 162 students
Recess Outdoor Adventure School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1152
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 272-9086
Gr: PK-5 | 28 students
St. Vincent De Paul School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(5)
1015 Columbia St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students
Silverleaf School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Willamette Valley Academy
Special Program Emphasis
15320 Nw Central Dr Ste D6
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 708-6275
Gr: 4-8 | 20 students
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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 Strike School: Nationwide Online School, International School Of Portland, and The Marylhurst School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Oregon?
37 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 $11,998, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,933.
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 higher than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
31% of private schools with special program emphasis in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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