For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,523 students in 97301, OR.
The top ranked private preschools in 97301, OR include Salem Academy Christian Schools, Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten, and Capital Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked 97301 Oregon Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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(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 preschools in 97301, OR?
The top ranked private preschools in 97301, OR include Salem Academy Christian Schools, Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten, and Capital Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in 97301?
10 private preschools are located in 97301.
How diverse are private preschools in 97301?
97301 private preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 22%.
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