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Hermiston Adventist School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (OR)
Pendleton Christian School Top 22 · Lowest Tuition (OR)

Umatilla County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 206 students in Umatilla County, OR (there are 35 public schools, serving 13,316 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Umatilla County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Umatilla County Private Schools (2026-27)

Hermiston Adventist School Photo
Hermiston Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
1300 NW Academy Ln
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-8523
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Pendleton Christian School Photo
Pendleton Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3121 SW Hailey Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-0615
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Map of Blue Mt. Valley Adventist School
Blue Mt. Valley Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
78606 1st St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-0954
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Map of Hermiston Christian Center & School
Hermiston Christian Center & School
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1825 W Highland Ave
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-3480
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Map of Milton-stateline Adventist School
Milton-stateline Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
53565 W. Crockett Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-7131
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Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
206 Students
58,312 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
5,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
63%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,504
$10,558
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
$4,408
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,639 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
148 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
74%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
15 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
8%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Umatilla County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Umatilla County, OR include Hermiston Adventist School and Pendleton Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Umatilla County?
5 private schools are located in Umatilla County.
How diverse are private schools in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Umatilla County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Umatilla County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Umatilla County?
100% of private schools in Umatilla County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Umatilla County are often viewed compared to one another?

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