Oregon Boarding Schools

Oregon has 4 boarding schools serving 1,667 students.
Average tuition in Oregon is $67,863, based on 4 reporting schools, against a national average of $66,864.
On average, 39% of students are on financial aid, based on 4 reporting schools, 4 points below the national average of 43%.
Classes average 15 students, based on 4 reporting schools, compared with 12 nationally.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,667
  • Average Tuition: $67,863
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
  • % Students Boarding: 51%
  • % International Students: 17%
  • % Students of Color: 26%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,667
  • Average Tuition: $67,863
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 65%
  • % Students Boarding: 51%
  • % International Students: 17%
  • % Students of Color: 26%

Top Oregon Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Delphian School Photo - Delphian is located just one hour from Portland, OR. on a large 720 acre wooded campus. The residential community is in constant motion, alive with students from all around the world.
Gr: 5-12 | PK-12 (day) | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 53%
Tuition listed
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
(28)
Oregon Episcopal School Photo - Since 1869, our mission has been to inspire intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that students realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 875 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 16 students
Tuition listed
Episcopal
6300 SW Nicol Road
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 768-3115
St. Mary's School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 5-12 (day) | 504 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Wy'East Mountain Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 68 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Tuition listed
59550 East Highway 26
Sandy, OR 97055
(503) 622-8931
(5)

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (OR)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
4 Schools
6.4 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,667 Students
2,517 Students

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Academics and Faculty

This State (OR)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
64%
69%

Academic Programs

This State (OR)
US
Avg. AP Courses
14
22
Avg. IB Courses
None reported
28
Avg. Class Size
14
13

Academic Performance

West Region*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Oregon report these figures, so the West regional average is shown.
Avg. SAT Score
1289
1271
Avg. ACT Score
27
27

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Avg. Acceptance Rate
60%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition and Finances

This State (OR)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Oregon report Avg. Tuition (International), Avg. Financial Aid Grant and Avg. Endowment, so the West regional average is shown for those rows.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$66,488
$64,455
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$30,448
$38,004
Avg. Tuition (International)
$66,137
$62,450

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Avg. Financial Aid Rate
36%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$29,142
$27,075

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Avg. Endowment
$51 MM
$84 MM

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Student Diversity

This State (OR)
US
% Students of Color
28%
30%
% International Students
17%
27%
% Boarding Students
51%
59%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Oregon?
There are 4 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Oregon.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Oregon?
The average Oregon boarding school tuition cost is $67,863 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Oregon?
St. Mary's School, founded in 1865, is the oldest boarding school in Oregon.
What boarding school in Oregon has the lowest acceptance rates?
Delphian School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (53%) in Oregon.
What boarding school in Oregon has the highest average SAT scores?
St. Mary's School has the highest average SAT scores (1320) in Oregon.
Which boarding schools in Oregon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Oregon include: Wy'East Mountain Academy vs. Delphian School

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