School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2012
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Krysti Coursey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- Roots Academy is a hands on learning environment which focuses on teaching the whole child in a small classroom setting.
- Interview, child visitation, some academic testing.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Roots Academy cost?
Roots Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What sports does Roots Academy offer?
Roots Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Archery.
When is the application deadline for Roots Academy?
The application deadline for Roots Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Roots Academy located?
Roots Academy is located in the Morningside neighborhood of Salem, OR.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Roots Academy is Outlook Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Queen Of Peace Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Discovery Center (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Montessori School
1055 Electric Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
445 High St Se # 140
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 36
Catholic
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Assembly of God
2707 Maranatha Court SE
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9082
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students
Montessori School
770 Chemeketa St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
4090 Heritage St SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 851-0277
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Montessori School
1055 Electric Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
445 High St Se # 140
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1350 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
South Salem High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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