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Riviera Christian School is a private school in West Salem, serving over 100 families in the 2023-2024 school year. We offer classes for preschool through fourth grade, as well as child care for children 8 weeks to 12 years old.
Our elementary students enjoy a wide range of educational experiences, and have PE every day.
With weekly chapels and regular Bible classes in each grade, our students have many opportunities to grow spiritually as well as academically.
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 4th grade teacher is certified through the
state of Oregon, or receives mentorship as they take the final
steps for certification. 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.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Enrollment: 121 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Salem, OR is $7,921 for elementary schools and $8,247 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
