About the School
- Bud to Blossom is was founded in 1980, and is Salem's premiere Discovery School.
- At Bud to Blososm, we believe that for learning to be it's most effective it must be hands on, dynamic, and FUN! Our low student to teacher ratio, and long term, caring and professional teaching staff helps to ensure that children's learning reaches far beyond just the academics.
- Children are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a setting where they feel supported and loved.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery?
The application deadline for Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery located?
Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery is located in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Christian
9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Christian
9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Christian
9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Christian
9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 Idylwood Dr Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-K | 131 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Assembly of God
2707 Maranatha Court SE
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9082
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 36
Catholic
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 Idylwood Dr Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
Other Lutheran
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
510 Idylwood Dr Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-K | 131 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
Other Lutheran
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Schirle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4871 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Crossler Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Davis Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Judson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Sumpter Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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