For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative private preschools serving 508 students in Oregon.
The top-ranked alternative private preschool in Oregon is Chemeketa Child Development Center.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
14% of alternative private preschools in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked Oregon Alternative 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
International Leadership Academy ![International Leadership Academy Photo]( "International Leadership Academy Photo")
Alternative School
14788 Boones Ferry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 662-8452
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Chemeketa Child Development Center
Alternative School
14007 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 399-5107
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 399-5107
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 15 students
The Dome School
Alternative School
9367 Takilma Rd
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3911
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3911
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Kindercare Learning Centers ![Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Alternative School
1410 Chambers St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kindercare Learning Centers #982 ![Kindercare Learning Centers #982 Photo - Farmington KinderCare Front]( "Kindercare Learning Centers #982 Photo - Farmington KinderCare Front")
Alternative School
18000 SW Farmington Rd
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 642-4859
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 642-4859
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
New Vision School
Alternative School
6575 Hwy 35
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
Gr: PK-7 | 36 students
Westside Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private preschools in Oregon?
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Oregon is Chemeketa Child Development Center.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Oregon?
7 alternative private preschools are located in Oregon.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Oregon?
Oregon alternative private preschools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Oregon?
14% of alternative private preschools in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
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