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Little Friends Montessori

770 Chemeketa St Ne Salem, OR 97301

Tel: (503) 391-7441

www.salemlfm.com

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 106 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Little Friends Montessori in Salem, OR, serves 106 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 4th grade in a midsize city neighborhood.
The school operates with 11 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 across early childhood and elementary levels.
As a nonsectarian Montessori school, it holds membership in the American Montessori Society and other religious school associations.
Approximately 17% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Salem community.
Little Friends Montessori is located in Salem's central area, with tuition likely aligned with local elementary private school averages near $8,100.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 106 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Little Friends Montessori
Pre-K	65
Kind	16
1	4
2	11
3	4
4	5
5	1

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Student Body

Total Students

106 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$10,950 annually

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Little Friends Montessori often compared to?

Little Friends Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Abiqua School, Montessori Discovery Center by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Little Friends Montessori?

The application deadline for Little Friends Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Little Friends Montessori located?

Little Friends Montessori is located in the Central Area neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Central Area.

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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).