What private school costs in Oregon (2026-27)
We have read published tuition on 15 Oregon private school websites. The middle price is $15,800 a year, using each school's lowest published full-year rate, and prices run from $6,200 to $47,600.
By grade band
| Grades | Median published tuition | Schools | Lowest to highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten to grade 5 | $9,450 | 9 | $6,200 to $38,750 |
| Grades 6 to 8 | $11,425 | 10 | $6,200 to $44,980 |
| Grades 9 to 12 | $15,950 | 13 | $6,200 to $47,600 |
A grade band is shown when at least 3 schools publish a price for it. Where a school lists several prices in one band, we take the lowest full-year day rate.
What Oregon pays toward private school
No state program pays private school tuition. Families pay the published price, less any financial aid the school offers. School choice in Oregon.
By affiliation
| Affiliation | Schools | Median lowest rate | K to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 8 | $19,955 | too few | $11,200 (3) | $20,009 (7) |
| Other Christian | 5 | $8,360 | $8,360 (5) | $10,050 (5) | $10,763 (5) |
Groups with at least 5 verified schools. Band medians show the number of schools in brackets; "too few" means under 3. Affiliation comes from the federal Private School Universe survey (2023-24).
Compared with public school spending
Oregon's public schools spent $18,083 per student in fiscal year 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau). The median published private tuition above ($15,800) is 87% of that figure.
- Public spending is not a price. It is total current spending on public schools (teachers, staff, upkeep, transport, meals and more) divided by enrolled students. No family pays it, and it leaves out building construction and debt.
- The years differ. Public spending is for the 2023-24 school year, the latest the Census Bureau has published; tuition is mostly for 2026-27. Neither is adjusted for inflation.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances, Table 8, total current spending per pupil. Every state side by side: private tuition vs public school spending.
By city
| City | Median lowest rate | Schools | Lowest to highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $20,868 | 6 | $9,250 to $47,600 |
Cities with at least 3 verified schools in the town itself. Each city page lists every school nearby.
Every Oregon school with verified tuition
| School | City | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View Christian Academy | Beavercreek | $6,200 | 2026-27 |
| Marist Catholic High School | Eugene | $15,800 | 2026-27 |
| O'Hara Catholic Elementary School | Eugene | $9,769 to $9,945 | 2026-27 |
| Faith Bible Christian School | Hillsboro | $8,360 to $10,180 | 2026-27 |
| St. Mary's of Medford | Medford | $20,150 to $23,165 | not stated |
| La Salle Catholic College Preparatory | Milwaukie | $19,900 | 2026-27 |
| Catlin Gabel School | Portland | $38,750 to $47,600 | 2026-27 |
| Central Catholic High School | Portland | $20,009 | 2026-27 |
| French International School of Oregon | Portland | $25,920 to $30,420 | 2026-27 |
| Jesuit High School | Portland | $20,075 | 2026-27 |
| Portland Christian Schools | Portland | $9,250 to $13,990 | 2026-27 |
| St. Marys Academy | Portland | $21,660 | 2026-27 |
| Blanchet Catholic School | Salem | $11,200 to $12,875 | 2026-27 |
| Western Christian School | Salem | $8,149 to $10,763 | 2026-27 |
| Horizon Christian Elememtary/Middle School | Tualatin | $9,450 to $15,950 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. Each school's page links the source we read.
Read this before you quote it
- This is not a random sample. We started with the largest schools and the schools families already search for, so large, established schools are over-represented. Treat the medians as "what these schools publish", not as the average for every private school in Oregon.
- These are published prices before financial aid. Required fees, books, uniforms and transport are extra, and many schools lower the price through aid.
- Many schools do not publish a price, and those are missing here. School years: 14 for 2026-27, 1 for not stated.
- Each figure was read on the school's own website or tuition sheet, and a script re-opened that page and kept the figure only if the same dollar amount appears on it. Most recent check: .
Every state, with a free CSV of all figures and sources: private school tuition by state. A school whose price has changed can send us the new figure.
Questions parents ask
How much is private school in Oregon?
Among the 15 Oregon private schools whose published tuition we verified, the middle price is $15,800 a year, using each school's lowest published full-year rate. By grade: $9,450 for kindergarten to grade 5 (9 schools), $11,425 for grades 6 to 8 (10 schools), $15,950 for grades 9 to 12 (13 schools). Prices run from $6,200 to $47,600 a year, before financial aid, and fees are extra.
Does private high school cost more than elementary school in Oregon?
Among the schools we verified, yes: the median high school price is $15,950 (13 schools), against $9,450 for kindergarten to grade 5 (9 schools).
Does Oregon help pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. Families pay tuition themselves, less any financial aid the school offers.
Are Catholic schools cheaper than other private schools in Oregon?
No, among the schools we verified: the median Catholic school price is $19,955 (8 schools), against $8,360 for other Christian schools (5), using each school's lowest published rate.
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