Roots Community School in Chelan, WA is a nonsectarian, co–educational alternative school serving preschool through 8th grade in a town community setting.
The school enrolls 91 students from PK to 8th grade, with 9.3% of the student body representing students of color.
With 5 teachers, Roots Community School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Roots Community School offers programs tailored to families seeking an alternative private school option in Chelan.
The school is part of the local education landscape alongside other nearby private and Montessori schools within 30 miles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Roots Community School?
The application deadline for Roots Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Roots Community School is Log Church Christian School (22.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Learning Corner Preschool (1.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Learning Corner Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
210 E Wapato Ave, # 2224
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-0363
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-0363
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Log Church Christian School
(Christian)
209 S 4th St
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2224
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2224
22 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students
Brewster Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
115 Valley Rd
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3213
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3213
25.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 26 students
Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Montessori School
249 S. Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students Tuition listed
Childrens Gate Montessori School
Montessori School
1425 Cherry St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 886-0533
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 886-0533
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Log Church Christian School
(Christian)
209 S 4th St
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2224
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2224
22 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students
Brewster Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
115 Valley Rd
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3213
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3213
25.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 26 students
Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Montessori School
249 S. Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students Tuition listed
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
312 Palouse St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-4757
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-4757
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 136 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Log Church Christian School
(Christian)
209 S 4th St
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2224
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2224
22 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students
Brewster Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
115 Valley Rd
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3213
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3213
25.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 26 students
Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Montessori School
249 S. Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students Tuition listed
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
312 Palouse St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-4757
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 662-4757
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 136 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Learning Corner Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
210 E Wapato Ave, # 2224
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-0363
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-0363
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Log Church Christian School
(Christian)
209 S 4th St
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2224
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2224
22 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 123 students
Joyful Scholars Montessori Continuation School
Montessori School
249 S. Mission St
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 699-8286
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 76 students Tuition listed
Childrens Gate Montessori School
Montessori School
1425 Cherry St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 886-0533
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 886-0533
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
650 Crawford Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-2415
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chelan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Chelan Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Webster
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4073
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4073
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Chelan School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
324 East Johnson Avenue
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4061
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
324 E Johnson
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-7744
1.8 miles
Gr: PK | 49 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Morgen Owings Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Woodin
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
Chelan, WA 98816
(509) 682-4031
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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