For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,973 students in 97301, OR (there are 18 public schools, serving 9,069 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in 97301, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in 97301, OR include St. Joseph School, Capital Christian School, and Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked 97301 Oregon Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blanchet Catholic School![Blanchet Catholic School Photo Blanchet Catholic School Photo]()

(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
395 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Salem Academy Christian Schools![Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance]()

(Christian)
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
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 Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
685 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Little Friends Montessori
Montessori School
770 Chemeketa St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
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
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Gr: NS | 25 students
St. John Lutheran Prekindergarten And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1350 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
1015 Columbia St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
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
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 364-6615
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
97301, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0141
Gr: NS-PK | 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 97301, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in 97301, OR include St. Joseph School, Capital Christian School, and Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in 97301?
11 private schools are located in 97301.
How diverse are private schools in 97301?
97301 private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 97301 go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in 97301 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
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