Riviera Christian School is a small private school in West Salem, serving over 100 families in the 2022-2023 school year.We offer classes for preschool through 5th grade, as well as child care for children 8 months to12 years.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs depend on age/grade. Please contact the office for more information.
Admissions Director
Kayla Lawrence
School Notes
- We provide a loving and supportive environment so children feel successful and learn more than just the A-B-C's.
- They learn the love and salvation offered through Jesus Christ along with a solid academic foundation.
- Our purpose is to help you "train up a child in the way he/she should go..." (Proverbs 22:6).
- We provide an opportunity for children to study in a Christ-centered academic environment and to help them develop their full potential spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
- We feel that small class sizes are an important part of education, allowing us to differentiate instruction.
- Our elementary classes are limited to a maximum of 22 children.
- Every 1st through 5th grade teacher is certified through the state of Oregon. All our teachers participate in regular professional development.
- The school is a member of the ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and registered with the Oregon Dept. of Education.You can visit us at our website: www.rivierachristian.org.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Riviera Christian School?
The application deadline for Riviera Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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