Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Buttercup Hill
About the School
- Making a difference for the moment and the future.
- Private school for ages 3 through kindergarten.
- Buttercup does not provide daycare services.
- Certified teachers in early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Sarah Reichle
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: It's a journey, not a race. Childhood has no limits.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Buttercup Hill?
The application deadline for Buttercup Hill is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Buttercup Hill located?
Buttercup Hill is located in the Croisan Illahe neighborhood of Salem, OR.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Buttercup Hill is Outlook Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.4 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: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
4090 Heritage St SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 851-0277
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
Other Lutheran
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Distance: 1.5 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: 3.7 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: 4.5 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: 5.1 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: 5.8 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: 0.4 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: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
4090 Heritage St SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 851-0277
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
Other Lutheran
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Distance: 0.4 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: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
Other Lutheran
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Montessori School
1055 Electric Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Distance: 2.8 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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 miles
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My daughter and son have thrived under the tutelage of the teachers at Buttercup Hill. They love to go to school, love to learn and are excited each day. The teachers are loving yet firm. The directress, Mrs. Gloria Rice, loves each and every one of her students, and sees to it that everyday is a day for discovery and learning, while enjoying what it's like to be 3, 4 or 5. The quality of instruction is top notch, and they provide so many opportunities for extracurricular activities -- music, choir, art and lit, computer, gymnastics, soccer/t-ball/yoga, drama, science. My daughter transitioned to kindergarten at another school without a problem, and hit the ground running. Here is where your child will blossom, thrive and enjoy their childhood. For me, there is no other place to bring your children for preschool and kindergarten.
Endorse Buttercup Hill. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Will This Curriculum Still Matter in 2035?
Learn how to evaluate future-ready private school curricula for 2035, focusing on durable knowledge, critical thinking, AI literacy, adaptability, communication, creativity, and real-world learning before choosing a school.
Private Schools for Creators, Trades & Startups
Explore how private schools support non-traditional career paths in creative industries, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship, plus what families should evaluate when choosing specialized programs for future-ready students today.
First 90 Days at Private School: Parent Guide
Learn how to read your child’s first 90 days at private school, distinguish healthy adjustment from genuine struggles, and know when academic, social, or emotional concerns require action.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Salem, OR is $8,564 for elementary schools and $8,450 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Salem, OR is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Related School Videos
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (OR):
- Blue Ribbon (4)
- All-girls (3)
- All-boys (7)
- Montessori (46)
- Daycare / Preschools (323)
- Summer School Programs (82)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (7)
- Special Education (11)
- Alternative (46)
- ADD/ADHD Support (55)
- Online Schools (8)
- Religiously Affiliated (234)
- School Membership Associations (292)
- Schools with famous alumni (43)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: