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Private School Guide

Portland is home to some of the best private schools in the nation. Learn more about your options below.

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Our Favorite Private Schools

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Bridges Middle School

Bridges is the only middle school in Oregon specifically designed for neurodiverse students to reach their maximum potential, in a loving, nurturing atmosphere.

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International School of Portland

The International School of Portland offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness.

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Oregon Episcopal School

OES offers a distinctive pre-K–grade 12 educational experience.

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Cornerstone Christian Academy

By sending your children to Cornerstone, you will allow them to build on a foundation of the absolute truth of the Bible.

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Valley Catholic School

Valley Catholic School is an engaging, supportive, faith- based education experience.

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St. Ignatius School

St. Ignatius School provides a faith-centered Catholic education guiding God’s children toward building a just and compassionate world. 

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Portland Jewish Academy

PJA is an inclusive Jewish community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds. 

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Northwest Academy

Northwest Academy offers a unique liberal arts program for grades 6-12.

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French International School of Oregon

French International School of Oregon provides an exceptional independent education through the framework of language immersion and the IB World School.

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German International School

GIS offers immersive education in German, Mandarin Chinese and English for ages 2 through 8th grade.

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Portland Waldorf School

The Portland Waldorf School  7-acre campus serves students from nursery school through
12th grade. 

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A Renaissance School of Arts & Sciences

At A Renaissance School of Arts & Sciences art, design, science, and engineering are natural contexts for the application of skills.

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The Marylhurst School

The Marylhurst School offers small classes, creative teaching, and a welcoming community on 38 forested acres.

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Montessori School of Beaverton (MSB)

MSB in an independent Montessori school located on six woodland acres just West of Portland.

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L'Etoile French Immersion School

Étoile French Immersion School in the heart of Portland offers a nurturing, bilingual education for children ages 21⁄2–11.

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Childpeace Montessori School

Childpeace Montessori School is Portland’s leading AMI-certified Montessori school offering developmentally-focused curriculum.

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Little Nestlings Early Learning Center

Little Nestlings Early, a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, serves children ages 3–5 with hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, art, STEAM, storytelling, and social-emotional skill building.

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KLA Schools of Hillsboro

At KLA Schools of Hillsboro, our Reggio Emilia inspired classrooms nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection.

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Cedarwood Waldorf School

Cedarwood serves children from Pre-K through 8th grade, nurturing imaginative thinking, skill-building, and resilience through arts, academics, and movement.

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Spring Mountain Christian Academy

At Spring Mountain Christian Academy, students learn four focused days a week — so families get the time that matters most.

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CLASS Academy

CLASS Academy in NW Portland combines academic excellence with artistic expression, global awareness, and hands-on science.

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