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The Marylhurst School

15544 S Clackamas River Dr Oregon City, OR 97045

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,490
  • Acceptance rate: 92%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • The Marylhurst School is an independent, progressive education community, founded in 1972.
  • We serve children in preschool through eighth grade.
  • We embrace the creativity, questions and risk taking of childhood in a supportive, hands-on environment.
  • We offer:.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,490
  • Acceptance rate: 92%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Campus Size
38 acres

Student Body

Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary by grade. Most recent rates can be found at
% on Financial Aid
14%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,249
Acceptance Rate
92%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Allison Fredette
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art

School Notes

  • Small classes with teachers who inspire learning and build relationships so that every child is truly known.
  • Experiential, thematic studies that reflect our community of learners and the limitless opportunities in the world around us.
  • Child-centered curriculum infused with poetry, gardening, art, science, creative writing, music and play, all rooted in developmentally appropriate practice
  • Welcoming community that celebrates the unique contributions of students, families, and faculty.
Our school is built on mindful teaching, respect for the social and emotional life of the child and the understanding that knowledge is seeded through curiosity, experience and reflection. To that end we practice an emergent curriculum steeped in a progressive education model.

At the Marylhurst School:
  • We support children to be innovative, resourceful and imaginative as creators.
  • We nurture curiosity, confidence, and courage as explorers.
  • We foster empathy, perseverance and ethics as citizens.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Marylhurst School cost?
The Marylhurst School's tuition is approximately $17,490 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Marylhurst School?
The acceptance rate of The Marylhurst School is 92%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for The Marylhurst School?
The application deadline for The Marylhurst School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
This is my son's first year at Marylhurst and he loves what he is learning and how he is learning it. He is currently in pre-school participating in music, PE and Spanish and we plan to extend into Kindergarten and beyond. There is a true sense of community amongst the school. The learning style is definitely great for our kiddo. I highly recommend you tour, it's what sold me!
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5  
Wonderful teachers. Small student to teacher ratio. When your child goes to this school you become a part of a community devoted to what the children and the parents need. Teachers have been understanding and accommodating of my sensory sensative kiddo. I vote this one of the best preschools in Oregon.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Clackamas County, OR is $11,585 for elementary schools and $13,799 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Clackamas County, OR is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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