Looking Glass–River Road in Eugene, OR is a co–ed special education school serving grades 8 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school has an enrollment of 16 students with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 and employs one teacher.
Approximately 47% of the student body represents students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% for diversity in Oregon private schools.
Looking Glass–River Road maintains membership in other school associations and serves families in the midsize city community of Eugene.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Looking Glass - River Road ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Looking Glass - River Road?
The application deadline for Looking Glass - River Road is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Looking Glass - River Road is Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Toy Box (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program
All-girls | Alternative School
550 River Rd
Eugene
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
0.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
The Toy Box
Special Education School
1132 Valley Butte Dr
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
1900 Kingsley Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Looking Glass New Roads School
Alternative School
945 W 7th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
1.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Looking Glass Center Point School
All-boys | Special Education School
1790 W 11th Ave Ste A
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program
All-girls | Alternative School
550 River Rd
Eugene
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
0.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
1900 Kingsley Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Looking Glass New Roads School
Alternative School
945 W 7th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
1.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Looking Glass Center Point School
All-boys | Special Education School
1790 W 11th Ave Ste A
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
1666 W. 12th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 302-2554
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 302-2554
1.6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program
All-girls | Alternative School
550 River Rd
Eugene
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
0.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Looking Glass Center Point School
All-boys | Special Education School
1790 W 11th Ave Ste A
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
Kindercare Learning Centers ![Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Alternative School
1410 Chambers St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
O'hara Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
2.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Toy Box
Special Education School
1132 Valley Butte Dr
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Big Little School
Daycare / Preschool
1685 W 13th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 683-2532
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 683-2532
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Children's Choice Main St. Montessori
Montessori School
708 W 10th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 349-9797
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 349-9797
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 26 students Tuition listed
Chambers KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1410 Chambers St.
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Kindercare Learning Centers ![Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "Kindercare Learning Centers Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Alternative School
1410 Chambers St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 343-5766
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Road/el Camino Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 W Hilliard Ln
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-7200
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-7200
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Willagillespie Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 Willagillespie Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-7100
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-7100
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1200 Highway 99 N
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 461-8200
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 461-8200
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3455 Royal Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 689-3751
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 689-3751
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Howard Ave
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4900
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4900
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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