Blanchet Catholic School Photo

Best Salem Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools serving 3,329 students in Salem, OR.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Salem, OR include Salem Academy Christian Schools, Livingstone Adventist Academy, and Capital Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
79% of private elementary schools in Salem, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Salem Private Elementary 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
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
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
Western Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
9045 Wallace Road Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Gr: PK-1 | 60 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
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
Riviera Christian School
Riviera Christian School Photo - Jogathon!
(Baptist)
1650 Brush College Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 361-8779
Gr: NS-5 | 121 students Avg. class size: 15 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
Silverleaf School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Salem, Oregon

Salem, Oregon Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Town (Salem)
This State (OR)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,329 Students
44,870 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
238 Teachers
3,873 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
61%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
10 courses
Average SAT score
1154
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,107
$11,383
Average Summer Program Cost
$265
$636
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,268
$3,625
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
127 Students
2,260 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
329 Students
2,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
6%
# Black Students
37 Students
1,101 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,383 Students
27,069 Students
% White Students
46%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
323 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
1,130 Students
11,028 Students
% of Others Students
37%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Salem, OR?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Salem, OR include Salem Academy Christian Schools, Livingstone Adventist Academy, and Capital Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Salem?
19 private elementary schools are located in Salem.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Salem?
Salem private elementary schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
79% of private elementary schools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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