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Best Marion County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 private preschools serving 4,058 students in Marion County, OR.
The top-ranked private preschools in Marion County, OR include Capital Christian School, Abiqua School, and Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
64% of private preschools in Marion County, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Marion County Private Preschools (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
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
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
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
[+] 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
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,058 Students
43,320 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
291 Teachers
3,541 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
60%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1201
(Out of 1600)
1284
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,673
$10,916
Average Summer Program Cost
$265
$462
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$3,679
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$93.38 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.60
# American Indian Students
17 Students
192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
99 Students
1,743 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
324 Students
2,092 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
38 Students
799 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,718 Students
22,174 Students
% White Students
43%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
200 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
1,815 Students
15,514 Students
% of Others Students
45%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Marion County, OR?
The top-ranked private preschools in Marion County, OR include Capital Christian School, Abiqua School, and Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten.
How many private preschools are located in Marion County?
25 private preschools are located in Marion County.
How diverse are private preschools in Marion County?
Marion County private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is same as the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
64% of private preschools in Marion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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