97201 Oregon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 936 students in 97201, OR (there are 2 public schools, serving 717 public students). 57% of all K-12 students in 97201, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 97201, OR include International School Of Portland, Bridges Middle School, and St. Mary 's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
25% of private schools in 97201, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 936
  • Average Tuition: $23,591
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View 97201 Oregon School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 936
  • Average Tuition: $23,591
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View 97201 Oregon School Trends

Top Ranked 97201 Oregon Private Schools (2026-27)

Bridges Middle School Photo
Gr: 5-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
2510 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
International School Of Portland Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
(17)
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Waldorf School
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
(1)
Map of St. James Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
St. Mary 's Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Map of Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Map of Portland Chinese School
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 97201, OR?
The top ranked private schools in 97201, OR include International School Of Portland, Bridges Middle School, and St. Mary 's Academy.
How many private schools are located in 97201?
8 private schools are located in 97201.
How diverse are private schools in 97201?
97201 private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in 97201 go to private school?
57% of all K-12 students in 97201 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 97201?
25% of private schools in 97201 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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