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Abiqua School Photo - Learning beyond the classroom is a priority at Abiqua School. Multiple field trips throughout the school year intersect with classroom themes. Students are able to gain a different perspective that instills lifelong skills.

Best Oregon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 2,022 students in Oregon. You can also find more schools membership associations in Oregon.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Oregon include Cedarwood Waldorf School, Oregon Episcopal School, and French International School of Oregon.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
20% of private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Oregon (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abiqua School
Abiqua School Photo - Abiqua School is located just south of Salem, in the countryside of the beautiful Willamette Valley.
(5)
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Oregon Episcopal School
Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Our beautiful 59-acre campus provides the perfect setting for open minds to inquire, explore, and grow in order to succeed in an ever-changing global community.
(Episcopal)
(5)
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Gr: PK-12 | 866 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Marylhurst School
The Marylhurst School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo - Annual Lantern Walk
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
French International School of Oregon
French International School of Oregon Photo - An eighth-grade student takes a Chinese painting class during the eighth-grade international trip to China. Eighth graders can travel to one of five different countries on their international trips.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Gr: NS-8 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed

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