Portland is home to some of the best private schools in the nation. Learn more about your options below.
The Marylhurst School
Since 1972, we have offered an experiential and child-centered curriculum in a warm, welcoming community. We embrace the creativity, questions and risk-taking of childhood in a [...]
Address:
15544 Clackamas River Dr 97045
International School of Portland
Embrace the World! For over 30 years, we’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness. Chinese, Japanese, [...]
Address:
2305 S Water Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood isn’t just a school, it’s a place for the whole family to learn and grow and connect with community. Located just minutes from downtown Portland, [...]
Address:
3030 SW 2nd Ave 97201
St. Mary’s Academy/Camps
Camps designed with girls in mind! Camp topics include cooking, fashion design, STEM, theatre, and so much more! Registration is open for girls entering grades 5-8 [...]
Address:
1615 Southwest 5th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA, Portland, OR 97201
Childpeace Montessori School
Childpeace Montessori School focuses on deeply engaged learning. Students on our campus from ages 14 months through middle school discover their interests, cultivate their talents, and [...]
Address:
1516 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97209
Micha-el School
Micha-el School offers a well-rounded kindergarten through eighth grade education. Our Waldorf certified teachers provide a balanced, comprehensive curriculum that weaves academics with creativity to inspire [...]
Address:
13515A SE Rusk Rd 97222
The Portland Montessori School
The Portland Montessori School operates as a school from 8:00am – 3:00pm each day and offers aftercare and break camps. We partner with Preschool Promise, Employment [...]
Address:
205 Northeast 50th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA 97213
Portland Jewish Academy
Portland Jewish Academy is an independent, inclusive, Jewish community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds, serving students 6 weeks through 8th grade. PJA’s values-based education [...]
Address:
97219
German International School
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School we believe in a whole-child approach to learning. Through the framework of the IB Primary Years Programme and language [...]
Address:
3900 SW Murray Blvd 97005
Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School
Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School is committed to high-quality, affordable Montessori education. Designed as a half-day preschool program for children ages 3-6, SMMS has been nurturing children's [...]
Address:
1312 Southeast 35th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA, Portland, OR 97214
Portland Waldorf School
Our PreK-12 Waldorf school is home to over 320 students who are creative, independent thinkers, and meet the world with initiative and purpose.
Address:
2300 Southeast Harrison Street, Milwaukie, OR, USA 97222
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Inspired by our faith, Holy Redeemer has been dedicated to educating the whole student; the mind, body, soul and heart since 1908.
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Address:
127 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland OR 97217
Northwest Academy
Northwest Academy is a progressive independent middle and high school, grades 6 through 12, that inspires students to learn and achieve through its unique academic and [...]
Address:
1130 SW Main St 97205
The Children’s Garden
Portland’s most loved and adored early learning community.
Address:
1405 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
StudioLingua-Full day Italian Immersion Preschool
StudioLingua is a full day Italian immersion preschool located in SE Portland. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a
comprehensive Italian language and cultural program. [...]
Address:
2408 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Young Wonders Preschool
Young Wonders Preschool provides a warm, inviting environment to children ages three to five years old. Creative and experienced teachers, carefully design our classroom to foster [...]
Address:
4324 NE 17th Ave 97211
Portland Montessori Collaborative (pdxMC)
Portland Montessori Collaborative (pdxMC) is a Montessori preschool for children three months to six years. We provide a Montessori curriculum, adventure playground, toilet teaching, and nutritious [...]
Address:
4817 Southwest 53rd Avenue, Portland, OR, USA 97221-1970
St. Rose School
St. Rose is a small community centered on Catholic faith and values. We provide a comprehensive pre-k through eighth grade education that includes art, music, PE [...]
Address:
5309 NE Alameda Street 97213
Portland Forest School
Come for the forest but stay for the tight-knit community, passionate teachers, and happy, muddy kids.
Address:
97221
Arbor School of Arts & Sciences
Arbor School was founded as a learning environment in which a diverse set of individuals can flourish and contribute to a vibrant, thoughtful and hardworking community.
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Agia Sophia Academy
Our mission is to provide a rich academic and arts curriculum, grounded in Orthodox Christian values. We offer a Montessori Primary (PK-K) Program and an Elementary [...]
Address:
14485 SW Walker Rd. 97006
Valley Catholic Elementary School
VCES provides an interactive, engaging, supportive, and faith-based education for your child. Our curriculum is built upon a commitment to Catholic values and making all learning [...]
Address:
4420 SW St Marys Dr, Beaverton, OR, USA 97078
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
“Thank you for empowering, inspiring and educating our kids! They are creative and ambitious young adults!” – Parent at A Renaissance School of Arts and [...]
Address:
234 S. Bancroft St 97239
Catlin Gabel School
When students step onto our 67-acre campus, they find themselves at the center of the educational experience. Students engage in hands-on learning with exceptional teachers.
Address:
8825 Southwest Barnes Road, Portland, OR, USA 97225
Whole Child Montessori Center
Since 1983, Whole Child has nurtured an engaging school community for little ones aged 3-6. We offer an interactive Montessori environment that fosters curiosity, joy, a [...]
Address:
97202
Gardner School of Arts & Science
At Gardner, we help your child develop through deep, immersive learning experiences and critical, independent thinking.
Located on five acres in rural Clark County, our idyllic campus [...]
Address:
16413 Northeast 50th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, USA 98686
Bridges Middle School
Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon specifically designed for students with learning differences to reach their maximum potential—in a loving, nurturing atmosphere centrally located [...]
Address:
2510 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR, USA 97201
Montessori Children’s House
*Currently enrolling for immediate openings in our Primary Community (ages 3-6)*
Enrolling now for Summer 2023 and the 2023-2024 School Year
Address:
3626 S Bond Ave, Portland OR 97239
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