Academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Capital Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
![Capital Christian School Student By Grade Capital Christian School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/23000/22879/sonshine-school-chart-bgylG89.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
varies by grade
Admissions Director
Mrs. Donna Wiens
Admissions Associate
Steve Hunter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- In addition to the core curriculum, Sonshine School offers Spanish, vocal music, computers, P.E., Bible, and participates in ACSI competitions including Math Olympics, spelling bee, and speech meet.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Capital Christian School offer?
Capital Christian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball.
What is Capital Christian School's ranking?
Capital Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Capital Christian School?
The application deadline for Capital Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Capital Christian School located?
Capital Christian School is located in the Central Area neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Central Area.
School Reviews
5 8/11/2018
My son has done really well and learned a lot at Sonshine. He loves his kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Jewell, and really enjoys the school daycare. He has learned a lot this year and I am thankful we made the decision to put him in school early and that Sonshine took him. He was ready for school and has really flourished this part year. The curriculum and structure have been great for them. He also has learned to be kind and courteous to others. It is a great school with kind staff!
5 5/17/2016
My daughter attended for preschool and daycare. I appreciated the structure and consistency of the program. Curriculum themes (seasons, colors, holidays, etc) are integrated with reading, pre-writing and storytelling, counting, art, and music (my daughter loves to sing the songs she's learned) and biblical stories. She learned about rules, consequences, manners, and personal responsibility: i.e. clean up, sharing, communicating, etc. and has made many friends. She loved her teacher and the day care staff, all of whom are warm, knowledgeable, gentle and supportive. And she came home happy and tired! Sonshine School was such a blessing for us and I would highly recommend it.
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