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Yamhill County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,017 students in Yamhill County, OR (there are 35 public schools, serving 15,169 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Yamhill County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,017
  • Average Tuition: $11,173
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Yamhill County, OR School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,017
  • Average Tuition: $11,173
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Yamhill County, OR School Trends

Top Ranked Yamhill County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Delphian School Photo
The Delphian School
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 36
Alternative School
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
(6)
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Map of Mcminnville Adventist Christian School
Mcminnville Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
1349 NW Elm Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
(3)
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Map of St. James Catholic School
St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students
Catholic
206 NE Kirby Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
(1)
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Map of Ambleside Of Willamette Valley
Ambleside Of Willamette Valley
Gr: K-10 | 63 students
Christian
600 E 3rd St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
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C.S. Lewis Academy Photo
C.S. Lewis Academy
Gr: K-12 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1605 N College St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
(6)
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Map of Forge: An Acton Academy
Forge: An Acton Academy
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
15321 NE North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(971) 353-4704
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Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo
Mcminnville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
325 Nw Baker Creek Rd
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
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Map of Mcminnville Montessori School
Mcminnville Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students
Montessori School
1101 Se Brooks St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
(1)
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Veritas School Photo
Veritas School
Gr: K-12 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
26288 NE Bell Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
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Yamhill County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Christian Academy
Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Christian
121 NE Yamhill St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 706-0268
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Map of Peace Valley School
Peace Valley School
Gr: 10 | 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
5384 Duniway Road
Dayton, OR 97114
(971) 706-0485
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Map of St. John Lutheran School/little Lambs Preschool
St. John Lutheran School/little Lambs Preschool
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2142 Ne Mcdonald Lane
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-9189
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (OR)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,017 Students
58,312 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
120 Teachers
5,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
63%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1241
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,173
$10,558
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,095
$722
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,267
$4,408
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$47 million
$18.28 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
119 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
12%
5%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
17 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
704 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
72%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
78 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
8%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Yamhill County, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Yamhill County, OR include Mcminnville Adventist Christian School, The Delphian School, and St. James Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Yamhill County?
9 private schools are located in Yamhill County.
How diverse are private schools in Yamhill County?
Yamhill County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Yamhill County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Yamhill County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yamhill County?
67% of private schools in Yamhill County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Yamhill County are often viewed compared to one another?

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