LEARNING
and provides education focused on Christian character
formation and academic excellence. CCS is a member
of the Oregon Schools Activities Association, offering
soccer, basketball and volleyball to grades 9-12, as well as
performing arts opportunities for students.
INFORMATION: 2731 SW Airport Way 541-548-7803, www.
centralchristianschools.com.
Spokesman file photo
Redmond Proficiency Academy students file in during the charter
school’s 2019 graduation ceremony at the Deschutes County fair-
grounds.
Private Schools
Central Christian Schools
A comprehensive preschool through high school
since 1992, CCS is accredited by ACSI and AdvancED
St. Thomas Academy
St. Thomas offers a Catholic-based education for
grades preK-8 in alignment with Oregon’s Core
Academic Standards and is accredited by the Northwest
Accreditation Commission. The school is located adjacent
to St. Thomas Catholic Church.
INFORMATION: 1720 NW 19th St. 541-548-3785, www.
redmondacademy.com.
High Desert Montessori
Montessori method teaching curriculum offered at a
private school for children six months to 12 years old.
Teaching is focused on individualized understanding and
practical application requirements in each subject instead
of grades and tests.
INFORMATION: 536 SW 12th St., 541-213-8682,
www.highdesertmontessori.org
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