Private Schools

A really great school with so much to offer in the way of academics as well as bunches of electives and life skills integrated into the curriculum.

We couldn't be happier about moving to the state of Oregon to attend this lovely school. We experienced public schooling with our four children, before we learned about Waldorf. We loved the idea that the whole child is educated (hands, head, and heart,) and are amazed by how the curriculum does this so beautifully. The kids learn to think in freedom, paint, move, sculpt, carve, sing, and are surrounded by so much beauty everyday. Amazing teachers and teacher training staff. Beautiful community. Sibling discount a bonus!

Life Lutheran is a wonderful school! Plenty of social interaction and engaging activities. As a former student, working with the younger kids was very beneficial. It taught me to be a role model and how to take responsibility. I dealt with bullying like ANY kid does in school. But I always had teachers/adults that were there to confide in. I never felt alone. My fondest memories are of art classes, traveling to the Hult center to see plays and choirs, my involvement with music and drama, and competing in the annual Lutheran Elementary School Tournaments. Yes it is a small school, but there are so many benefits to having smaller classes. Plus, you have the added bonus of a positive christian atmosphere. Completely worth the money!

Jesus, girls and Marcus Mariota.

A Cross culturel church who caters to families. It has an excellent. Christian.School. The church is. kind to all that come to worship here .

I have really enjoyed my time here :)

Caring teachers and staff that build a community of acceptance for students.

Willow Creek Academy is a great private school. Mrs Willis the K/1st grade teacher is so enthusiastic and dedicated to her students. My kids really enjoyed her class everyday. The school is a very positive and warm environment. I am so glad my boys were able to be part of this school.

ECS is amazing! Our girls feel loved while at school, the staff is supportive, helpful, giving, and caring. Every staff member you encounter is outgoing, upbeat & a joy to be around. Our girls have learned so much since being at ECS. Their curriculum is wonderful and from what we have experienced it is more rigorous than others. Their small class sizes are also nice. We've met so many wonderful families and built several friendships in a short amount of time. It truly feels like an extended family. We have a first grader and preschooler at ECS. We feel very blessed to be apart of the ECS family

A very supportive community, small class sizes. Beautiful campus right on the river walk.

My daughter goes to Drinking Gourd and my younger daughter will go next year. DG have a small multi age class and very experienced teachers. The children work in a "contract system" and have a menu and tasks that they perform individually and with one-on-one teacher guidance. Prior to making my decision, I visited and I saw a boy working at a station completely absorbed. It is private but with excellent financial aid. While the philosophy is not competitive between students, students excel and are well prepared for their further studies. They are empowered, independent, and are developing an ego founded on openness toward others, patience, and perseverance in a safe environment. While the pedagogy of the school seems to draw upon alternative school best practices, the over arching philosophy is essentially feminist, which means to me that it is gender neutral and not by default male-centric. There is a critical eye cast toward casual cultural assumptions. I think both boys and girls benefit from that. Bottom line is my daughter loves school and my youngest can't wait to go.

This school has been amazing for my son.

I simply love Kensington's summer camp. I'm a little jealous that I don't get to go. Lots of art projects, field trips, learning, music, happiness all around. Lucky kids.