Willamette Valley Academy in Portland, OR serves 20 students in grades 4 through 8 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 with 8 full–time teachers supporting its small enrollment.
Willamette Valley Academy's student body is 100% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for diversity.
Located in a large suburban area, this co–ed academy offers programs with a special emphasis on elementary and secondary education.
Tuition information is not specified, but local private schools in Portland have average elementary tuition around $14,438.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Willamette Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Willamette Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Willamette Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Willamette Valley Academy is Faith Bible Christian School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Goodtime Chinese School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethany Village Montessori (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Bethany Village Montessori
Montessori School
15188 Nw Central Dr
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 533-5626
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 533-5626
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Goodtime Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
15285 Nw Central Dr Suite 201
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 277-3899
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 277-3899
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
4086 Nw Saltzman Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 617-9040
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 617-9040
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 166 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
18275 NW West Union Rd.
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 531-4046
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 531-4046
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Little Stars Montessori At The Fantastic Umbrella
Montessori School
3258 Nw 185th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 531-7930
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 531-7930
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 30 students
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