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Best Salem Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private preschools serving 3,234 students in Salem, OR.
The top-ranked private preschools in Salem, OR include Abiqua School, Salem Academy Christian Schools, and Livingstone Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Oregon private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
57% of private preschools in Salem, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Salem Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abiqua School
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(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
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
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
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(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
Riviera Christian School
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(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. 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
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
[+] 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
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,234 Students
43,492 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
207 Teachers
3,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
8 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
$7,764
$10,806
Average Summer Program Cost
$265
$462
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$3,679
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$99.16 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
12 Students
192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
86 Students
1,745 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
227 Students
2,095 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
28 Students
800 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,097 Students
22,393 Students
% White Students
36%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
18 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
1,540 Students
15,489 Students
% of Others Students
51%
36%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Salem, OR?
The top-ranked private preschools in Salem, OR include Abiqua School, Salem Academy Christian Schools, and Livingstone Adventist Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Salem?
21 private preschools are located in Salem.
How diverse are private preschools in Salem?
Salem private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Oregon private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
57% of private preschools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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