Oregon Private Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) serving 1,539 students in Oregon.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
Affiliations: 80% of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Oregon include All Saints Chool, Open Door Christian Academy, and St. Ignatius School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Oregon (2026-27)

Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts&Sciences (Worldwide) Photo
Gr: K-12 | 423 students
Extracurriculars: 25
Alternative School
5200 Meadows Rd Ste 150
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 226-7374
St. Ignatius School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
(10)
Map of All Saints Chool
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 236-6205
(1)
Map of Open Door Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 299 students
Baptist
27710 Se Strebin Road
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 661-0606
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Oregon?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Oregon include All Saints Chool, Open Door Christian Academy, and St. Ignatius School.
How many private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in Oregon?
5 private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are located in Oregon.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Oregon?
Oregon private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
80% of private schools belonging to Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC) in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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