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Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm Top 7 · Largest Endowment (OR)
Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School

Cornelius ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 343 students in Cornelius, OR, 23% of all K-12 students in Cornelius, OR are educated in private schools versus (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools in Cornelius, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Cornelius ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm Photo
Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Waldorf School
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
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Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Alternative School
1110 N Adair St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 704-8025
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Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
(2)
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Cornelius, OR ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
343
Students
+3.3% (+11 students) 10-yr
$11,933
Avg. Tuition
+108.9% (+$6,222) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-6.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
22%
Students of Color
+83.3% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-28.6% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cornelius)
This State (OR)
# Schools
3 Schools
461 Schools
# Students
343 Students
58,351 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
2025114131179
2024117128172
2023169125174
2022163128185
2021139126180
2020133118171
2019177120175
2018171119172
2017164124180
2016164123178
2015166119167
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% Students of Color
22%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202522%25%34%
20249%25%34%
202320%25%33%
202223%25%33%
202115%25%32%
202018%24%32%
201910%24%31%
201810%23%31%
201711%25%32%
20168%25%32%
201512%25%32%
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0.52
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20250.520.610.65
20240.530.610.65
20230.510.620.65
20220.530.610.64
20210.480.610.64
20200.570.610.64
20190.560.610.63
20180.550.610.63
20170.450.570.61
20160.450.570.61
20150.210.570.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,978 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20204%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%5%4%
20163%5%4%
20154%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
3,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20254%6%9%
20244%6%9%
20232%7%9%
20221%6%8%
20211%6%9%
20205%6%9%
20193%6%8%
20183%6%8%
20173%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20154%4%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
1,639 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
220 Students
31,766 Students
% White Students
63%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202563%55%52%
202462%55%52%
202363%54%52%
202257%54%54%
202166%55%54%
202056%55%54%
201955%55%56%
201857%55%56%
201771%59%58%
201671%59%58%
201589%60%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
98 Students
17,056 Students
% of Others Students
28%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202528%29%26%
202429%29%26%
202331%30%25%
202238%30%25%
202129%30%25%
202033%30%24%
201937%30%24%
201835%30%23%
201722%29%22%
201622%29%22%
20151%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202510:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:113:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201514:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202545%62%55%
202445%61%54%
202345%61%54%
202245%62%54%
202178%62%54%
202054%61%54%
201925%59%53%
201825%59%53%
201725%59%53%
201625%58%52%
201530%56%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
2025151615
2024151615
2023151615
2022151615
2021151615
2020161615
2019161615
2018161615
2017161615
2016161615
2015161515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,933
$11,780

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
2025$11,933$12,154$15,012
2024$11,570$10,662$13,254
2023$11,158$10,187$12,626
2022$10,620$9,983$12,187
2021$9,720$9,763$11,800
2020$9,423$9,874$11,512
2019$9,123$9,302$11,293
2018$6,395$8,760$11,017
2017$5,711$8,512$10,708
2016$5,711$7,940$10,356
2015$5,711$7,684$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202550%30%34%
202450%30%34%
202350%29%34%
202250%29%33%
202150%29%33%
202033%29%32%
201933%29%31%
201823%28%30%
201723%27%30%
201623%27%29%
201515%27%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$4,302

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
2025$4,000$4,082$7,073
2024$4,000$3,908$6,930
2023$4,000$3,759$6,469
2022$4,000$3,771$6,289
2021$4,000$3,772$6,055
2020$4,000$3,855$5,921
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$31.86 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearCornelius, OR AvgOregon (OR)National
202580%83%81%
202480%89%85%
202380%89%85%
202280%87%85%
202180%86%85%
202080%86%85%
201980%85%85%
201880%85%85%
201780%84%85%
201680%86%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cornelius, OR?
The top ranked private schools in Cornelius, OR is Swallowtail Waldorf School & Farm.
How many private schools are located in Cornelius?
3 private schools are located in Cornelius.
What percentage of students in Cornelius go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Cornelius are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cornelius?
33% of private schools in Cornelius are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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