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Best Southwest Portland ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools serving 2,383 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Southwest Portland include International School Of Portland, Northwest Academy, and Portland Jewish Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private elementary schools in Southwest Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Southwest Portland ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Middle School
Bridges Middle School Photo
Special Education School
2510 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
Gr: 5-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International School Of Portland
International School Of Portland Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(17)
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5839 SW Hood Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(971) 299-3062
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Tuition listed
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo - Annual Lantern Walk
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwest Academy
Northwest Academy Photo
(3)
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portland Jewish Academy
Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.
(Jewish)
(2)
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Fisher
(Catholic)
4581 SW Nevada St.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-3234
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Hills Christian School
West Hills Christian School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
7945 SW Capitol Hill Rd.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 977-5513
Gr: K-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Renaissance School Of Arts And Sciences
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
0234 SW Bancroft Street
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Building Bridges
Special Education School
0112 Sw Pennoyer St
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 235-3122
Gr: PK-2 | 14 students
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
Maayan Torah Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2900 Sw Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Maimonides Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
6612 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
Gr: K-5 | 34 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
West Hills Montessori School- Vermont St. Campus
Montessori School
4920 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-5495
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR include International School Of Portland, Northwest Academy, and Portland Jewish Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
15 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland.
How diverse are private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
40% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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