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Salmon Creek Community School

3598 Thomas Rd
Miranda, CA 95553

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Tel: (707) 943-1500

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Salmon Creek Community School is a private nonprofit school, established in 1970 to meet the educational needs of the children in our rural community.

Throughout its history, the school has offered a creative, caring environment for learning and an emphasis on valuing the individual and the community.

Together, teachers, parents and community volunteers create a rich, challenging and positive classroom experience for our children.

Language arts, math, science and social studies compose the foundation of our academic program.

Music, movement, handwork, art, drama and Spanish are incorporated into a standards-based curriculum.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 14 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1970

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Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Independent Schools for Independent Minds!

Salmon Creek Community School is a private nonprofit school, established in 1970 to meet the educational needs of the children in our rural community.
Throughout its history, the school has offered a creative, caring environment for learning and an emphasis on valuing the individual and the community.
Together, teachers, parents and community volunteers create a rich, challenging and positive classroom experience for our children.
Language arts, math, science and social studies compose the foundation of our academic program.
Music, movement, handwork, art, drama and Spanish are incorporated into a standards-based curriculum.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 14 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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