For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 255 students in 97224, OR (there are , serving 5,062 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in 97224, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 97224, OR is Gaarde Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in 97224, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top Ranked 97224 Oregon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gaarde Christian School![Gaarde Christian School Photo - Gaarde Christian School is located on the campus of Faith Journey Church in Tigard, Oregon Gaarde Christian School Photo - Gaarde Christian School is located on the campus of Faith Journey Church in Tigard, Oregon]()

(Christian)
11265 SW Gaarde Street
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 639-5336
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Learning Tree/durham
Daycare / Preschool
18115 Sw Lwr Boons Fry Road
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 620-9815
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 620-9815
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
97224, Oregon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Montessori School (Closed 2010)
All-boys | Montessori School
11511 Sw Bull Mountain Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 620-8135
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 620-8135
Gr: K | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 97224, OR?
The top ranked private schools in 97224, OR is Gaarde Christian School.
How many private schools are located in 97224?
2 private schools are located in 97224.
What percentage of students in 97224 go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in 97224 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 97224?
50% of private schools in 97224 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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