1. Education

Oregon Schools

As you begin your search for the right school for your child, look at as many schools as you can. Make a list of all the schools which interest you. Once you have done that, you can begin to shorten the list and visit the schools which seem to be the best match.

Ashbrook Independent School, Corvallis

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ashbrook Independent School prepares children to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities they will face as global citizens by providing a quality education.

Bridges Academy, Bend

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 8-12
School Type: Boys, boarding school
Comments: Bridges Academy is a therapeutic residential, year round school for at-risk teenage boys. The school was established in 1997.

Catlin Gabel School, Portland

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catlin Gabel School is dedicated to equipping children with the skills necessary to become lifelong learners and participating members of society. The school was founded in 1859.

Canyonville Bible Academy, Canyonville

Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Canyonville Bible Academy offers a Christ-centered, biblically-based education. The school dates back to 1924 when it was founded by Rev. and Mrs. Shaffer.

Carden Cascade Academy, Beaverton

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Carden Cascade Academy offers the finest enriched, classical learning experience for preschool, primary and middle school children. The school uses the acclaimed Carden Method.

Cornerstone Montessori Children's House, North Plains

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-1
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Cornerstone Montessori Children's House uses the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori to develop creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills.

Corvallis Montessori School, Corvallis

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Corvallis Montessori School uses the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori to develop creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills. The school was founded in 1967.

Delphian School, Sheridan

Religious affiliation: Scientology
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Delphian School is a college preparatory school which uses the methods and approaches put forth by noted author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard. The school was founded in 1976.

Heritage Christian School, Hillsboro

"Heritage Christian School, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, is a place of learning and growth for students in the 6th through 12th grades."

The International School, Portland

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades:
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The International School provides learning in Japanese, Spanish or Chinese in a multicultural environment. The school was founded in 1990.

Jesuit High School, Portland

Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Jesuit High School offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum integrated with traditional Jesuit values and Catholic beliefs. The school was established in 1937.

Living Wisdom School, Beaverton

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-7
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Living Wisdom School educates the whole child in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.

Morning Star Christian School, Bend

Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Morning Star Christian School is a private, bible-based christian school located in Bend, Oregon. The school offers a well-rounded, highly academic curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

Northwest Academy, Portland

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Northwest Academy teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline. The Academy embraces the progressive approach to learning.

Oregon Episcopal School, Portland

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Oregon Episcopal School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline. The school was founded in 1869.

Pacific Northwest Academy, Wilsonville

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-5
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Pacific Northwest Academy educates the whole child in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.

Portland Lutheran High School, Portland

Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Portland Lutheran High School offers its students a challenging, stimulating high school experience designed to prepare them for college level academics as well as life in general.

Providence Montessori School, Portland

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Providence Montessori School offers an alternative to traditional educational practices with learning based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Saint Mary's School, Medford

Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Saint Mary's School gives young women a comprehensive high school experience which prepares them for life. The school was founded in 1865.

Village Montessori Children's House, Lake Oswego

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Village Montessori Children's House develops creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills according to the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori.

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