For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,017 students in Yamhill County, OR.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Yamhill County, OR include Mcminnville Adventist Christian School, St. James Catholic School, and Mcminnville Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private elementary schools in Yamhill County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Yamhill County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1349 NW Elm Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1101 Se Brooks St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
206 NE Kirby Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students Tuition listed
Ambleside Of Willamette Valley
(Christian)
600 E 3rd St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
Gr: K-10 | 63 students
1605 N College St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Gr: K-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15321 NE North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(971) 353-4704
Newberg, OR 97132
(971) 353-4704
Gr: K-6 | 55 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcminnville Christian Academy![Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo]( "Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo")
(Baptist)
325 Nw Baker Creek Rd
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Veritas School![Veritas School Photo]( "Veritas School Photo")
(Christian)
26288 NE Bell Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Yamhill County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Christian Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
121 NE Yamhill St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 706-0268
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 706-0268
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peace Valley School (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis
5384 Duniway Road
Dayton, OR 97114
(971) 706-0485
Dayton, OR 97114
(971) 706-0485
Gr: 10 | 8 students Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran School/little Lambs Preschool (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2142 Ne Mcdonald Lane
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-9189
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Yamhill County, OR?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Yamhill County, OR include Mcminnville Adventist Christian School, St. James Catholic School, and Mcminnville Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Yamhill County?
9 private elementary schools are located in Yamhill County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Yamhill County?
Yamhill County private elementary schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Yamhill County?
67% of private elementary schools in Yamhill County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Yamhill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Yamhill County include: Veritas School vs. C.S. Lewis Academy, C.S. Lewis Academy vs. Veritas School, St. James Catholic School vs. Mcminnville Montessori School
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