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Portland is home to some of the best private schools in the nation. Learn more about your options below.
Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon specifically designed for neurodiverse students to reach their maximum potential, in a loving, nurturing atmosphere.
The International School of Portland offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.
Tucker Maxon School fosters an environment where children build confidence, creativity, and community.
Valley Catholic School is an engaging, supportive, faith- based education experience.
St. Ignatius School provides a faith-centered Catholic education guiding God’s children toward building a just and compassionate world.
PJA is an inclusive Jewish community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds.
Northwest Academy offers a unique liberal arts program for grades 6-12.
French International School of Oregon provides an exceptional independent education through the framework of language immersion and the IB World School.
GIS offers immersive education in German, Mandarin Chinese and English for ages 2 through 8th grade.
The Portland Waldorf School 7-acre campus serves students from nursery school through
12th grade.
At A Renaissance School of Arts & Sciences art, design, science, and engineering are natural contexts for the application of skills.
The Marylhurst School offers small classes, creative teaching, and a welcoming community on 38 forested acres.
MSB in an independent Montessori school located on six woodland acres just West of Portland.
Étoile French Immersion School in the heart of Portland offers a nurturing, bilingual education for children ages 21⁄2–11.
Childpeace Montessori School is Portland’s leading AMI-certified Montessori school offering developmentally-focused curriculum.
The Owl and the Dove is a small dynamic & therapeutic community & environment.
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Childpeace Montessori School is developing champions of positive change, one child at a time. Read More
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Equip your child with valuable cultural insights and language skills at ILA. Read More
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Cedarwood Waldorf School’s curriculum weaves together the arts, academics, and movement to bring learning to life. Read More
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Lilyposa Schoolhouse is a year-round, half day, play-based preschool in SE Portland. Read More
Learning through play since 1975. Read More
Reimagine Education! Now enrolling K-8. Read More
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