For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 305 students in 97205, OR (there are , serving 1,611 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 97205, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in 97205, OR is Northwest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked 97205 Oregon 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
New Avenues For Youth
Alternative School
314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School
Alternative School
1195 Sw 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 445-0976
Gr: Inquire with school | 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 97205, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in 97205, OR is Northwest Academy.
How many private schools are located in 97205?
5 private schools are located in 97205.
How diverse are private schools in 97205?
97205 private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in 97205 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 97205 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
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