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Top 5 Best Southwest Portland 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 private elementary schools serving 2,446 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Southwest Portland include Cedarwood Waldorf School, Northwest Academy, and Portland Jewish Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
38% of private elementary schools in Southwest Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Southwest Portland 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridges Middle School
Bridges Middle School Photo
Special Education School
2510 SW 1st Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 688-2922
Grades: 5-8
| 64 students
International School Of Portland
International School Of Portland Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(16)
2305 S Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 226-2496
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
68 SW Miles Street
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 265-8022
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood Waldorf School Photo - Annual Lantern Walk
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3030 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 245-1477
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Northwest Academy
Northwest Academy Photo
(3)
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Grades: 6-12
| 254 students
Portland Jewish Academy
Portland Jewish Academy Photo - PJA's early childhood students creating art in the outdoor classroom.
(Jewish)
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126
Grades: K-8
| 264 students
St. John Fisher
(Catholic)
4581 SW Nevada St.
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-3234
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
A Renaissance School Of Arts And Sciences
Special Program Emphasis
0234 SW Bancroft Street
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 833-2680
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
Building Bridges
Special Education School
0112 Sw Pennoyer St
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 235-3122
Grades: PK-2
| 14 students
Child's View Montessori School
Child's View Montessori School Photo - Child's View is currently enrolling students for our Summer and Fall programs. Information on our Annual Montessori Program can be found online at www.childsview.net.
Montessori School
4729 SW Taylors Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 293-9422
Grades: PK-2
| 43 students
Fora Health Alternative School
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Maayan Torah Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
2900 Sw Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Maimonides Jewish Day School
(Jewish)
6612 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 977-7850
Grades: K-5
| 34 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Grades: K-10
| 68 students
4920 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-5495
Grades: NS-6
| 133 students

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 Cedarwood Waldorf School, Northwest Academy, and Portland Jewish Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
16 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 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
38% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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