For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 987 students in 97201, OR (there are , serving 585 public students). 63% of all K-12 students in 97201, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 97201, OR include Cedarwood Waldorf School, International School Of Portland, and St. Mary 's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in 97201, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked 97201 Oregon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Middle School![Bridges Middle School Photo]( "Bridges Middle School Photo")
Special Education School
2510 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
Gr: 5-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1315 Sw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 227-2439
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary 's Academy![St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.]( "St. Mary 's Academy Photo - Senior lacrosse players signing the national anthem during their senior night game.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1615 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 228-8306
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Downtown Portland KinderCare![Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare]( "Downtown Portland KinderCare Photo - Downtown Portland KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1400 SW 5th Ave. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 248-0581
Gr: NS-PK
Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu
Daycare / Preschool
1609 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 725-3092
Gr: PK-K | 125 students Tuition listed
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 97201, OR?
The top ranked private schools in 97201, OR include Cedarwood Waldorf School, International School Of Portland, and St. Mary 's Academy.
How many private schools are located in 97201?
8 private schools are located in 97201.
How diverse are private schools in 97201?
97201 private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 97201 go to private school?
63% of all K-12 students in 97201 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 97201?
25% of private schools in 97201 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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