Washington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 88 private schools serving 14,160 students in Washington County, OR (there are 139 public schools, serving 80,915 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $11,693, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $10,633.
42% of private schools in Washington County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 88
  • # Students Served: 14,160
  • Average Tuition: $11,693
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Washington County, OR School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 88
  • # Students Served: 14,160
  • Average Tuition: $11,693
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Washington County, OR School Trends

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Catlin Gabel School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 35
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Map of Goodtime Chinese School
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
15285 Nw Central Dr Suite 201
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 277-3899
Oregon Episcopal School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 59
Episcopal
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
(5)
Valley Catholic High School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
4275 SW 148th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 644-3745
Touchstone Preschool of Hillsboro Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6355 NE Cornelius Pass Road
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 466-0143
Map of Bearverton Ymca Child Development Center
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15650 Nw Blueridge Rd
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 466-1322
Map of Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 60 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
11695 SW Park Way
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 519-8871
Edison High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 13
Special Education School
9020 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-2336
Map of Faith Bible Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
8975 NE Walker Rd #120
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 681-8254
Gaarde Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
11265 SW Gaarde Street
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
German International School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
3900 SW Murray Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 626-9089
(8)
Map of Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
13755 Sw Walker Rd
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-5748
Horizon Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 696 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
23370 SW Boones Ferry Rd.
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 783-6642
(3)
Jesuit High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
9000 Sw Beaverton-hillsdale Hwy
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-2336
Life Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
5585 Sw 209th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 259-1329
(2)
Map of Mari's Little Lambs Preschool & Daycare
Gr: NS-5 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12360 SW Pioneer Lane
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 579-2000
Pilgrim Lutheran Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5650 Sw Hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-8697
(6)
Prince Of Peace School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 289 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
14175 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 645-1211
(1)
Map of St. Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
9690 SW Johnson St
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-4179
St. Cecilia School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
12250 Sw 5th St
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-2619
Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
39085 Nw Harrington Road
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2182
Map of St. Francis School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
15643 Sw Oregon St
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 625-0497
(1)
St. Matthew Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
221 SE Walnut Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 648-2512
(9)
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
17500 SW Cedarview Way
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 625-6648
St. Pius X School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1260 Nw Saltzman Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 644-3244
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)
Map of Southwest Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6
Christian
14605 SW Weir Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 524-8000
Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Waldorf School
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
(6)
Tualatin Valley Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
7405 E Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
Valley Catholic Elementary School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 337 students
Catholic
4420 SW St. Mary’s Drive
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 718-6500
Valor Christian School International Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
3350 SW 182nd Ave
Beaverton, OR 97003
(503) 642-1593
(3)
Map of Visitation School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Westside Christian High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
8200 SW Pfaffle St.
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 697-4711
(4)
Map of Ymca - Amber Glenn
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2120 Nw Amberbrook Dr
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 629-9622
Agia Sophia Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Greek Orthodox
14485 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 641-4600
(3)
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Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Crossridge Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Montessori School (Christian)
23550 Sw Pine St
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 625-7758
Map of Laurelwood Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
Po Box 39
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7289
Map of Northwest Chinese Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 34 students
Specialized Curriculum
8565 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Ste 1
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 546-3455
Map of Northwest Montessori School
Gr: K | 6 students
All-boys | Montessori School
11511 Sw Bull Mountain Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 620-8135
Map of Touchtone School
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
16180 Sw Regatta Ln
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 533-9100

Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
90 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 14 in Washington County, from 73 in 2016 to 87 in 2025, despite a peak of 99 in 2018 and 2020.
# Students
14,160 Students
58,240 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private school size up 15 in Washington County, where the average students per school rose from 154 in 2016 to 169 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
34%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students of color up 3 points in Washington County private schools, rising from 30% in 2016 to 33% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,198 Teachers
5,022 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Ratio dipped to 11:1 in 2023, then returned to 12:1 in 2024 and 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

AP courses up 2 in Washington County private schools, from 7 in 2016 to 9 in 2025.
Average SAT score
1291
(Out of 1600)
1241
SAT score up 15 points in Washington County private schools, from 1270 in 2017 to 1285 in 2025.
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,693
$10,633

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition up 41% in Washington County private schools, rising from $9,249 in 2016 to $13,000 in 2025.
Average Summer Program Cost
$633
$824
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Financial aid up 8 points in Washington County, rising from 18% in 2016 to 26% in 2025.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,322
$4,469

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Acceptance Rate
90%
87%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Endowment Size
$35.98 million
$18.3 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity score up 7 points in Washington County private schools, rising from 0.58 in 2016 to 0.65 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
104 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian share flat in Washington County private schools, holding at 1% in 2016 and 2025 with a brief 2% uptick in 2023.
# Asian Students
1,234 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian share up 2 points in Washington County private schools, rising from 7% in 2016 to 9% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
763 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic share up 2 points in Washington County private schools, from 3% in 2016 to 5% in 2025.
# Black Students
297 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black student share up 1 point in Washington County private schools, rising from 1% in 2016 to 2% in 2025 while Oregon stayed at 3%.
# White Students
6,785 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
48%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White share down 8 points in Washington County private schools, from 56% in 2016 to 48% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
73 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
4,914 Students
16,984 Students
% of Others Students
35%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race share up 3 points in Washington County private schools, rising from 31% in 2016 to 34% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, OR include Valley Catholic High School, Catlin Gabel School, and Westside Christian High School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
88 private schools are located in Washington County.
How much do private schools cost in Washington County?
The average tuition cost is $11,693, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $10,633.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
42% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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