Best Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 87 private schools serving 14,184 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 $12,047, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,780.
43% of private schools in Washington County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 87
  • # Students Served: 14,184
  • Average Tuition: $12,047
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 35%
  • View Washington County, OR School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 87
  • # Students Served: 14,184
  • Average Tuition: $12,047
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 35%
  • 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
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 School 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
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15650 Nw Blueridge Rd
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 466-1322
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 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
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
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
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
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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
89 Schools
# Students
14,184 Students
58,351 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,193 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
63%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1291
(Out of 1600)
1243
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,047
$11,780
Average Summer Program Cost
$633
$722
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,322
$4,302
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$158.78 million
$76.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.61
# American Indian Students
104 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,234 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
763 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
297 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
6,785 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
48%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
73 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
4,938 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
35%
29%
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, Westside Christian High School, and Catlin Gabel School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
87 private schools are located in Washington County.
How much do private schools cost in Washington County?
The average tuition cost is $12,047, which is higher than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,780.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 35% 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?
43% 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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