Chemeketa Child Development Center serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher of Chemeketa Child Development Center is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OR School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Chemeketa Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Chemeketa Child Development Center often compared to?
Chemeketa Child Development Center is often viewed alongside schools like Queen Of Peace Catholic School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Chemeketa Child Development Center?
Chemeketa Child Development Center famous alumni include: John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2000.
What is Chemeketa Child Development Center's ranking?
Chemeketa Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Chemeketa Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Chemeketa Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Chemeketa Child Development Center is Blanchet Catholic School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Salem Academy Christian Schools (1.1 miles away)
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Blanchet Catholic School ![Blanchet Catholic School Photo]( "Blanchet Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Blanchet Catholic School ![Blanchet Catholic School Photo]( "Blanchet Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blanchet Catholic School ![Blanchet Catholic School Photo]( "Blanchet Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blanchet Catholic School ![Blanchet Catholic School Photo]( "Blanchet Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Academy Christian Schools ![Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance]( "Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance")
(Christian)
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1015 Columbia St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students
Salem Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1550 Fairgrounds Rd NE
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 363-9821
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 363-9821
2.1 miles
Gr: NS | 222 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blanchet Catholic School ![Blanchet Catholic School Photo]( "Blanchet Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Academy Christian Schools ![Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance]( "Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance")
(Christian)
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
4.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Blanchet Catholic School ![Blanchet Catholic School Photo]( "Blanchet Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Academy Christian Schools ![Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance]( "Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance")
(Christian)
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1015 Columbia St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Salem Academy Christian Schools ![Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance]( "Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance")
(Christian)
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1015 Columbia St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students
Salem Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1550 Fairgrounds Rd NE
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 363-9821
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 363-9821
2.1 miles
Gr: NS | 222 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Mckay High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2440 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Waldo Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3215
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Swegle Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Aguilas Ct Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3191
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3191
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3165 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3193
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3193
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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