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Columbia Christian Schools

9101 E Burnside St. Portland, OR 97216

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,600
  • Acceptance rate: 77%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #1 - Intensive classroom instruction, "in the field" hands-on learning, and real-time MAP testing reveals immediate results.
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #2 - Located in the heart of East PDX on a beautiful 13-acre campus, our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education focused on excellence in faith, character, and academics to students in PreK through 12th grade.
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #3 - Beautiful 13-acre campus, located in the heart of East PDX.
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #4 - Half-day PreK, Half-Day Kindergarten, and Full Day Kindergarten Available.
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #5 - Caring teachers in a positive classroom environment that teach from a Biblical Worldview.
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #6 - Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education focused on excellence in faith, character, and academics to students in PreK through 12th grade.
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #7 - High graduation rates and 4-year college transfers.
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #8 - Competitive Athletics
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #9 - Track & Field, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, and Golf
Columbia Christian Schools Photo #10 - Fall and Spring Drama Productions
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About the School

  • Columbia Christian is a premiere private academy established in 1947, educating students from PreK through 12th grade.
  • The school's focus is excellence in faith, character, and academics.
  • With international accreditation through ACSI and AdvancED, Columbia equips students for success.
  • Core values at Columbia include: fostering relationships, pursuing truth, and preparing students for an abundant life.
  • The caring faculty and friendly community make Columbia a welcoming place for young people.
  • Beyond the classroom, students have opportunities to participate in field trips, volunteer projects, class retreats, and extracurricular activities like art, band, choir, yearbook, drama, and sports.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,600
  • Acceptance rate: 77%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Columbia Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres

Student Body

Total Students
301 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Half Day PreK and K available.
Acceptance Rate
77%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Carrie Rude
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Mascot
Knights

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Yearbook Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubDrama Production
Musical Theatre Production

School Notes

  • For over 75 years, Columbia Christian School has provided a premiere education in the Pacific Northwest. With international accreditation through ACSI and AdvancED since 2000, Columbia has a rich history of quality education in the community. The campus is conveniently situated on 13-acres in the heart of beautiful Portland, Oregon.
  • Oregon is a lovely state and Columbia Christian School is located in the heart of it all. Portland is a bustling city with an international airport, diverse population, lots of green trees, and two big rivers winding through the landscape. Nicknamed the "City of Roses" and the "City of Bridges", there is lots to do and see here. For those who want to explore more, it's an easy day trip to the ocean, the mountains, waterfalls, and more natural landscapes.
  • Applications are accepted for students from preschool through high school. The school's mission is to provide all students with a Christ-centered education focused excellence on faith, character, and academics. Qualifying students have the opportunity to earn the Columbia Christian Distinguished Scholars Diploma or the standard Columbia Christian Diploma at the completion of 12th grade. Each diploma is accepted by American colleges and universities for admissions purposes. Concurrent college credit classes are also offered to qualified students.
  • Outside of academics, Columbia Christian School offers a variety of sports and activities to enhance the student experience. Athletic programs include volleyball, soccer, cross country running, basketball, and track & field. Non-sport activities that are offered include chess club, art classes, drama, band, yearbook, and choir. In addition, field trips, volunteer projects, class retreats, and social activities provide opportunities for learning and growth.
  • Columbia Christian School is dedicated to the following core values:
  • Fostering a community of relationship
  • Pursuing truth
  • Devoted to excellence
  • Preparing students for an abundant life of Christian leadership and service
  • Columbia Christian graduates have been accepted to the following colleges: Abilene Christian University, Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, Bushnell University, Concordia University, Corban University, George Fox University, Grand Canyon University, Harding University, Harvard University, Idaho State University, Lipscomb University, Lubbock Christian University, Michigan State University, Multnomah University, New York University, Oklahoma Christian University, Oregon State University, Pepperdine University, Portland Community College, Portland State University, San Diego State University, Seattle Pacific University, University of Michigan, University of Oregon, University of Portland, University of Washington, Vanderbilt University, York University
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Christian Schools cost?
Columbia Christian Schools's tuition is approximately $6,600 for private students.
What schools are Columbia Christian Schools often compared to?
Columbia Christian Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Mannahouse Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Columbia Christian Schools?
The acceptance rate of Columbia Christian Schools is 77%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Columbia Christian Schools's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Oregon with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Columbia Christian Schools offer?
Columbia Christian Schools offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Columbia Christian Schools's ranking?
Columbia Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Columbia Christian Schools?
The application deadline for Columbia Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Columbia Christian Schools located?
Columbia Christian Schools is located in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other private schools located in Montavilla.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (8 reviews)
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Our family was new to Columbia this year and we were welcomed with open arms, smiles and an authentic curiosity about how Columbia could serve our family best. I find the teachers to be personal, professional and truly strive to understand each student individually. Columbia has supported my kids in a transition year and has help them each find their "thing" that lights them up and gets them excited about coming to school. Columbia Christian has also helped support some of my kids that have learning support needs in a way that encourages and hold them accountable. I highly recommend Columbia Christian if you are looking for a place where the staff and kids care about each other and are encouraged to drive for excellence. We drive 25 minutes to attend and it is worth every single minute/penny!
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We ate so grateful for Columbia Christian Schools! We were so frustrated by public school thwarting our daughter''s opportunities to learn, and her behavior was reflecting it. Since moving our 2 girls to columbia 3 years ago, they have both grown so much socially & emotionally and are absolutely thriving academically. The way Columbia''s teachers & staff reach in and invest to find out what is holding a student back & work to help them develop the skills they need to succeed, is a life changing blessing. They truly focus on the whole person and developing character, social skills, study skills, grit and frienships through a faith-centered paradigm is just as important as learning academic material. They create a welcoming community that spans age groups so that the older students are serving with the younger students and the younger students have role models to look up to & pray with. My daughters have especially benefited from some of their relationships with the older students through activities, like volleyball and drama, and my daughter with learning challenges has been able to make friends for the first time in her life! I am so grateful for a school where my kids can succeed and where we feel like family.
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Absolutely LOVE Columbia. My son has been there since the first grade and graduates this year. He has received a fantastic education along with the ability to forge his own path with the help from all the schools faculty. I will forever be a supporter and advocate for Columbia.
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My daughter has been at Columbia for two years. She loves her school. We are blessed she can be part of such a great school.
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5  
We LOVE being a part of the Columbia Family. Even though we are relatively new, I know the relationships our 3 kids and ourselves are making are the kind that lasts a lifetime. My kids are growing in all areas; spiritually, academically, physically, and socially and their focus on building good character is outstanding! They now have the healthy challenge and accountability academically that they were missing and in that, they have found joy and personal drive because they have been able to see just what they are capable of doing. So thankful for this place and the genuine care they have for my children's days and their tomorrows and....that extends to our entire family. It is absolutely BLESSING! One of my favorite things is that my children's names are known, they are truly known and seen enough to recognize when they are having a hard day and for me, that is incredibly important. So grateful!
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We have been a family here for 5 years and can't imagine going anywhere else. Our son has been thriving in not just academics, but in growing as a respectful individual. The focus on not just the academics, but also on the emotional and social aspects of each student is fantastic. The staff and faculty are wonderful and genuinely care about each individual student.
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My son is going into his 5th year at Columbia and we love this school. What stands out most to me is the feeling of community that is apparent at Columbia. The loving teachers, the involved parents, the small classes, the fact that faith is infused in all aspects of learning. I am grateful we found Columbia and look forward to my son being able to stay here, at the same school, from preschool through the end of High School.
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My husband and I are grandparents of a student who graduated from Columbia. We highly value the influence Columbia's teachers and administration has on our grandson. He and his family came from a foreign nation and his English was quite limited. At Columbia, with teachers who truly cared about his education and him personally, he bloomed! He enthusiastically continued his education and now has a Masters Degree and a career which he enjoys and now he makes a difference in people's quality of life. We enthusiastically endorse Columbia and its dedicated, caring, and wise teachers!
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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $14,037 for elementary schools and $17,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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