Fire Mountain School is a small progressive elementary school dedicated to assisting children in their ongoing work of exploring and making sense of the world.
Teachers and parents join together to create a community structure within which children experience discovery, challenge, experimentation, risk, failure and mastery.
FMS has three central goals for children: one, that they develop a strong and positive sense of themselves; two, that they come to see learning as an ongoing, joyful and self-initiated quest; and three, that they come to know themselves as interactive participants in the wider natural, social and practical world.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fire Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
some scholarships available
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Barbara McLaughlin
School Notes
- Low student-teacher ratio
- Strong community and family atmosphere
- Child-centered and thematic approach to education
- Encouragement of individual development
- High value placed on creative exploration and play
- One day a week devoted to Nature Awareness studies
- Focus on core academic skills
- Beautiful natural setting
- Over 20 years experience
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fire Mountain School cost?
Fire Mountain School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Fire Mountain School?
The application deadline for Fire Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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