Bright Beginnings serves 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Bright Beginnings is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bright Beginnings often compared to?
Bright Beginnings is often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Bright Beginnings?
The application deadline for Bright Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Bright Beginnings vs. Horizon Christian School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Bright Beginnings is Horizon Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Horizon Christian School ![Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.]( "Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.")
(Christian)
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Little Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1054 Se Oak St./elementary Campus: 871 Ne Estes St
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
World Class Academy
Alternative School
163 N Main Ave
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Tuition listed
New Vision School
Alternative School
6575 Hwy 35
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Horizon Christian School ![Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.]( "Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.")
(Christian)
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
World Class Academy
Alternative School
163 N Main Ave
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
White Salmon, WA 98672
(530) 919-9162
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Tuition listed
Mt. Hood Academy
Special Program Emphasis
88153 Government Camp Loop,
Government Camp, OR 97028
(909) 224-9315
Government Camp, OR 97028
(909) 224-9315
30.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Wy East Mountain Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 628
Welches, OR 97067
(503) 622-8931
Welches, OR 97067
(503) 622-8931
34.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Horizon Christian School ![Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.]( "Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.")
(Christian)
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Little Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1054 Se Oak St./elementary Campus: 871 Ne Estes St
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
New Vision School
Alternative School
6575 Hwy 35
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 36 students
St. Marys Academy
(Catholic)
1112 Cherry Heights Rd
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
16.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Horizon Christian School ![Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.]( "Horizon Christian School Photo - Traditional first game of the soccer season is against Troutlake Public School in Washington.")
(Christian)
700 Pacific Ave
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-3200
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mid-columbia Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1100 22nd St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-3187
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Little Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1054 Se Oak St./elementary Campus: 871 Ne Estes St
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 281-1721
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
New Vision School
Alternative School
6575 Hwy 35
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041
(971) 404-4911
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 36 students
St. Marys Academy
(Catholic)
1112 Cherry Heights Rd
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-6004
16.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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May Street Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 10th Street
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2656
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2656
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Hood River Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1602 May St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2114
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2114
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3685 Belmont Dr
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Hood River Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Indian Creek Rd
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-4500
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-4500
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Hulan L Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 N Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1560
2.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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