2026-2027 Preschool Guide

South/Southeast Portland

Portland Waldorf School

Rhythm, warmth, nourishment, and engagement in joyful work and plenty of unstructured play are at the heart of Early Childhood at PWS. They create a homelike environment for children so that they are able to move with connection, curiosity and wonder.

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child, Waldorf

Ages Nursery-Grade 12

$8,470 - $19,990 yearly

2300 SE Harrison Ave, Milwaukie

503-654-2200

South/Southwest Portland

Cedarwood Waldorf School

At Cedarwood, they honor early childhood with warmth, care, and reverence. In nurturing, thoughtfully prepared environments, children build trust, explore freely, and form meaningful connections that lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

Waldorf

Mixed age, starting at age 3

$13,370 - $20,880 yearly

3030 SW 2nd Ave, Portland

503-245-1477

International School of Portland

Embrace the World! For 35 years, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness. International Baccalaureate.

Language immersion, Play-based, International Baccalaureate

Individual Tours Offered Daily

Preschool - 5th Grade

$15,880 - $26,080 yearly

2305 S Water Ave, Portland

503-226-2496 x110

Montessori Children’s House

Montessori Children’s House partners with families to nurture independent, capable, and compassionate children through hands-on, joyful learning that builds academic, social, leadership, and life skills for lifelong success.

Montessori

See website for tour info

Ages 16 months - 6 years

$1,650 - $2,030 monthly

3626 S Bond Ave, Portland

503-360-1179

Oregon Episcopal School

OES offers a nurturing environment that encourages exploration, builds a sense of community, and sparks an enthusiasm for learning through hands-on inquiry.

Experiential, Reggio Emilia, Project-based

Open House Nov 4: 6-8pm

Grades PreK-12

$33,900 - $41,500 yearly

6300 SW Nicol Rd, Portland

503-768-3115

Portland Jewish Academy

At PJA each child is valued as an individual. PJA provides inclusive settings that recognize children’s diverse abilities, interests, needs & learning styles. Open to everyone.

Experiential, Play-based, Whole child

Ages 6 weeks-8th Grade

$961 - $2,512 monthly

6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland

503-244-0111

North/Northeast Portland

Holy Redeemer Catholic School

Holy Redeemer’s Early Childhood Program nurtures active, caring community members and independent problem solvers through a holistic, whole-child approach blending play-based learning with intentional structure.

Play-based, Whole child

Grades Preschool - 8

$10,032 yearly

127 N Rosa Parks Wy, Portland

503-283-5197

Northwest Portland

Cathedral School

Where Values Take Root and Futures Soar. Faith. Excellence. Community. Pre-Kindergarten- 8th grade Catholic education with small classes, dedicated teachers, and a strong foundation in faith, learning, and leadership.

Whole Child

Open House Jan 31: 10am-12pm

Grades PreK-8

$12,600 yearly

110 NW 17th Ave, Portland

503-201-7432

French International School

French International is a language immersion, IB World School for students aged 2.5 through 8th grade. French International educates students from a global perspective, preparing them to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction.

Language immersion, Play-based, Whole child, International Baccalaureate

Ages Nursery-Grade 12

$21,000-$31,000 yearly

8500 NW Johnson St., Portland

Age 2.5-8th Grade

Beaverton & Hillsboro

Northwest Vocal Arts

The NWVA Choral Academy invites kids to feel the joy of music making. They teach music games, rhythm activities, vocal exploration, and more, designed for all ages and experience levels. The camp is taught by a licensed music teacher and caring staff who love working with kids. The week ends with a performance for the families.

Grades PreK-5

Discovery Preschool

Teaching preschoolers confidence, strength, and compassion through classroom studies and a gymnastics-based PE program that helps kids thrive in future endeavors; academically, socially, and emotionally.

Experiential, Whole child

Ages 3-5

$510-$685 monthly

9700 SW Harvest Ct, Ste 180, Beaverton

503-466-4872

German International School

The German International School offers a rich language immersion program. Through the International Baccalaureate framework and an inquiry-based approach, students develop curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence as lifelong learners.

Language immersion

Open house Oct 18: 9-10:30am

Ages 2 years- 8th Grade

$14,900 - $20,500 yearly

3900 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton

503-626-9089

Montessori School of Beaverton

Authentic, child-centered Montessori education with ample access to the outdoors.

Experiential, Montessori, Play-based, Whole child

Ages 3-12

$13,197-$16,020 yearly

11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane, Portland

503-439-1597

Tigard

Gaarde Christian School

A Christ-centered preschool inspiring young learners to grow in faith, confidence, curiosity, and academic readiness through loving relationships and engaging, child-focused learning.

Faith-based, Academic

Open house Oct 29

Ages 3 years - 8th Grade

$3,600 - $7,000 yearly

11265 SW Gaarde St. Portland

503-639-5336

Ivybrook Academy

Ivybrook Academy is a half-day Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired preschool, focused on hands-on, individualized learning, meeting every child where they are.

Montessori, Reggio Emilia

Open house Jul 18: 2-5pm

Ages 18 months - 6 years

$375 - $1300 monthly

16200 SW Pacific Hwy Ste A, Tigard

971-377-1496

Happy Hollow Children Center

Inclusive & community-centered, they offer a safe environment for young learners. They specialize in social-emotional development through hands-on, child-led exploration.

Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Whole child

Ages 10 months - 10 years

$425-$1995 monthly

12975 SW Grant Ave, Tigard

503-646-3214

Outer Metro

The Marylhurst School

Their emergent, play-based curriculum flows from the personal experiences of each child and is supported by the faculty and classroom community. They strive to strengthen the child’s sense of self so that they will learn to work cooperatively as well as independently in the world.

Experiential, Progressive

Grades PreK - 8

$14,010 - $18,540 yearly

15544 S Clackamas River Drive, Oregon City

503-650-0978