For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,606 students in the neighborhood of Cedar Mill, Portland, OR.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Cedar Mill include Catlin Gabel School and St. Pius X School.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
25% of private elementary schools in Cedar Mill are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Cedar Mill 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8825 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 297-1894
Gr: PK-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X School ![St. Pius X School Photo St. Pius X School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1260 Nw Saltzman Road
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 644-3244
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 644-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Barnes-miller Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
7345 Sw Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-7847
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-7847
Gr: NS-5 | 106 students
Montessori School Of Beaverton ![Montessori School Of Beaverton Photo Montessori School Of Beaverton Photo]()

Montessori School
11065 NW Crystal Creek Ln
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 439-1597
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 439-1597
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Mill, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Mill, Portland, OR include Catlin Gabel School and St. Pius X School.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Mill, Portland?
4 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Cedar Mill, Portland.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Cedar Mill, Portland?
25% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cedar Mill, Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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