Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pendleton Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Educating for Eternity
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
collared shirts and logo t-shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$3900 + $415 entrance fee paid over 11 months. We have discounts for multiple children in a family and for number of years enrolled.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Jan Hendrickson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Agriculture
Arts and Music Programs:
Industrial Arts for grades 7&8, Sewing Class
Agriculture
Arts and Music Programs:
Industrial Arts for grades 7&8, Sewing Class
School Notes
- Located in Pendleton, Oregon, Pendleton Christian School provides a quality christian environment for families that want more for their child's education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pendleton Christian School cost?
Pendleton Christian School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pendleton Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Pendleton Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
What sports does Pendleton Christian School offer?
Pendleton Christian School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing.
What is Pendleton Christian School's ranking?
Pendleton Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Pendleton Christian School?
The application deadline for Pendleton Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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