Abiqua School

6974 Bates Rd SE Salem, OR 97306
abiqua.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,450
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Abiqua School Photo #1 - Abiqua School is located just south of Salem, in the countryside of the beautiful Willamette Valley.
Abiqua School Photo #2 - Learning beyond the classroom is a priority at Abiqua School. Multiple field trips throughout the school year intersect with classroom themes. Students are able to gain a different perspective that instills lifelong skills.
Abiqua School Photo #3 - Every Monday, we start the week with an old fashioned assembly, called Family Time. Various grades present, we say the Pledge, and the Abiqua pledge: "Today I will honor peoples differences. I will do what I want done to me. People and their property will be safe. I will show good sportsmanship in what I say, play and do..."
Abiqua School Photo #4 - 1st and 2nd grade students write and illustrate books throughout the school year. They share these books with parents.
Abiqua School Photo #5 - 5th and 6th grade students smiling over science explorations.
Abiqua School Photo #6 - Abiqua offers after school classes called Abiqua Adventures that include everything from robotics, cooking, and athletics to drama. The middle school drama is a very popular program that usually includes around 30 students. Performances have included Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, and The Lion King!
Abiqua School Photo #7 - Middle school trips have included New York, Boston, DC, Belize and Costa Rica. These trips give first opportunities for teaching subjects such as Spanish and history and inspire Abiqua students to have a life long love of learning.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,450
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Abiqua School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1993

Student Body

Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
K - 4th Grade Tuition, effective for the calendar year 2025-26
% on Financial Aid
17%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Admissions Director
Susan Cole
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess WizardsDrama
Robotics


Arts and Music Programs:
Art in various mediumsChoir


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Hip Hop Dance

School Notes

  • Abiqua School provides an extraordinary academic environment nurturing curious, imaginative and constructive thinkers, to be enthusiastic life-long learners and to become compassionate citizens of their community and the world. Abiqua offers Salem and Willamette Valley area students personalized instruction and learning from Preschool to 8th Grade.
  • School Motto: Open Hearts + Open Minds
  • School Mascot: Griffins
  • Elements of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) are integrated throughout Abiqua's curriculum. Abiqua's thematic teaching is engaging and creates life-long learners.
  • The school is divided as follows: Lower School (Pre-School thru 4th grade) and Middle School (5th thru 8th grade).
  • Students are allowed to progress at their own pace and not restricted to traditional age level programs. For instance, pre-algebra, algebra and even geometry are available to middle school age students.
  • The curriculum includes enrichment classes taught by specialists such as Spanish, Art, Physical Education and Music.
  • After school "Adventures" are always fresh! Some classes have included Coding, Drama, Chess, Choir, Hip-Hop Dance, as well as numerous music and art classes.
  • Abiqua's middle school sports teams include Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, and Track and Field.
  • Before and after-school child care is available.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Abiqua School cost?
Abiqua School's tuition is approximately $16,450 for private students and $265 for summer students.
What sports does Abiqua School offer?
Abiqua School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Abiqua School's ranking?
Abiqua School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Abiqua School?
The application deadline for Abiqua School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
5  
This is a small community of dedicated students, families, and educators. Supportive relationships are the HEART of Abiqua's community. Students, teachers, and parents share in the mission of our school and create authentic bonds through collaborative opportunities. It's a wonderful school, academically rigorous, well-rounded, non-secular, and focused on student growth. I can't recommend it enough.
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5  
I currently have two children at Abiqua School. They absolutely love going to school every day. They love their teachers, their friends, and their classes. In the lower school, they take Spanish a couple of times per week. In the middle school, they have Spanish every day, which I love! It's a wonderful, small, family-feel school.
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5  
I love Abiqua! I am so appreciative that we were able to send our 3 kids to Abiqua! They have had the best foundational education for whatever they choose to do when they are older. The teachers are absolute treasures and the hands-on experiences my kids have had are second to none.
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5  
Abiqua Academy provides students with fantastic academics, experienced teachers, and important life lessons. It offers a wide range of music classes, allowing students to explore their creativity and develop their talents. The teachers are engaging, and the staff does a wonderful job teaching the HEART skills (Honor, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork), which not only improve students' academic performance but also help them become better people. Abiqua Academy's technology is robust, with touchscreen TVs in every classroom and computer class starting in first grade, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the modern world.
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5  
This school gives a great opportunity for kids to be independent and for working with a group. They also provide a good amount of homework that is on the harder side but it makes you think and if you try you can get it done.They also have things like Spanish, German, Art, P.E, Band, Guitar, Choir, and Orchestra. IF you are very smart in the math world they will bump you up so that you have a good challenge no matter what, and even better the teachers are awesome!! When you leave you are ready for anything that comes your way.
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