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 (2025-26)
- 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
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.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
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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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
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