Blanchet Catholic School Photo

Best Marion County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 35 private schools serving 4,872 students in Marion County, OR (there are 116 public schools, serving 54,188 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Marion County, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Marion County, OR include Capital Christian School, Blanchet Catholic School, and Chemeketa Child Development Center.
The average tuition cost is $9,516, which is lower than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,960.
69% of private schools in Marion County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Marion County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abiqua School
Abiqua School Photo - Abiqua School is located just south of Salem, in the countryside of the beautiful Willamette Valley.
(5)
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Blanchet Catholic School
Blanchet Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capital Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
395 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Chemeketa Child Development Center
Alternative School
14007 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 399-5107
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Crosshill Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2707 Maranatha Court SE
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9082
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Queen Of Peace Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
(2)
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
529 Harrison St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-7441
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Academy Christian Schools
Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance
(Christian)
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1550 Fairgrounds Rd NE
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 363-9821
Gr: NS | 222 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
685 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Willamette Valley Christian School
Willamette Valley Christian School Photo - Pastor Appreciation Breakfast
(Christian)
(3)
9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Buttercup Hill
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Gr: NS-K | 131 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Elliott Prairie Christian School
(Mennonite)
5383 S Schneider Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 634-2317
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students
Po Box 155
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 845-5100
Gr: 9-10 | 15 students
Heritage School
2250 Strong Rd SE
Salem, OR 97308
(503) 581-9625
Gr: 1-6 | 30 students Avg. class size: 35 students
Holy Family Academy
(Catholic)
10697 Howell Prairie Rd NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 792-3630
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 Idylwood Dr Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Little Friends Montessori
Montessori School
770 Chemeketa St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Tuition listed
Little Village Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
445 High St Se # 140
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Gr: NS | 25 students
Montessori Discovery Center
Montessori School
1055 Electric Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
Our Savior's Christian Elementary School
(Other Lutheran)
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
Outlook Christian School
Outlook Christian School Photo - Outlook Christian School
(Christian)
(4)
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Regis High School
(Catholic)
550 West Regis Street
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2159
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
515 7th Street
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-4541
Gr: K-8 | 96 students
St. John Lutheran Prekindergarten And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1350 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
1066 N 6th Ave
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2718
Gr: PK-8 Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Paul Parochial School
(Catholic)
20327 Christie St, Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-4622
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(5)
1015 Columbia St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students
Salem Montessori School
Montessori School
2140 16th Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 364-6615
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Silverton Christian School
(Christian)
229 Eureka Ave.
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-8349
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Stayton Christian School
(Christian)
189 E Washington St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-7578
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Williamette Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
650 N 1st St
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 448-1800
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Marion County, Oregon

Marion County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6868 Cascade Highway Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-1392
Gr: NS-PK | 31 students
669 Vista Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-1756
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
5000 Skyline Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 581-0707
Gr: PK-K | 73 students Avg. class size: 18 students
2105 Keizer Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 566-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Roots Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1330 McGilchrist st
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 302-9348
Gr: 3-8 | 29 students Tuition listed
St. Mark Child Development Center (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
790 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0141
Gr: NS-PK | 59 students

Overview

This County (Marion County)
This State (OR)
# Schools
36 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,872 Students
58,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
399 Teachers
5,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
62%
Average Class Size
19 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1186
(Out of 1600)
1241
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,516
$11,960
Average Summer Program Cost
$265
$684
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,138
$4,023
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$73.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.61
# American Indian Students
20 Students
403 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
140 Students
2,979 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
506 Students
3,643 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%
# Black Students
53 Students
1,640 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
2,339 Students
31,792 Students
% White Students
46%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
379 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,971 Students
16,975 Students
% of Others Students
39%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Marion County, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in Marion County, OR include Capital Christian School, Blanchet Catholic School, and Chemeketa Child Development Center.
How many private schools are located in Marion County?
35 private schools are located in Marion County.
How much do private schools cost in Marion County?
The average tuition cost is $9,516, which is lower than the Oregon private school average tuition cost of $11,960.
How diverse are private schools in Marion County?
Marion County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
69% of private schools in Marion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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