For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) serving 2,016 students in Oregon. You can also find more schools membership associations in Oregon.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Oregon include Oregon Episcopal School, French International School of Oregon, and Cedarwood Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
20% of private preschools belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Oregon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).
Top-Ranked 草榴社区 Preschools Belonging to NWAIS (Northwest Association of Independent Schools) in Oregon (2026)
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Location
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6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 59 Tuition listed
15544 S Clackamas River Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 650-0978
Gr: NS-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 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
8500 NW Johnson Street
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 292-7776
Gr: NS-8 | 570 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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