Samaritan Early Learning Center in Lincoln City, OR, serves 84 students from pre–kindergarten through 2nd grade in a nonsectarian, town–based early learning program.
The school employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 42:1 for its co–educational classes.
Student diversity includes 6.25% students of color, reflecting demographic representation within the local Lincoln City community.
The school offers early elementary education in a remote town locale, providing foundational learning opportunities for young children.
Among private schools in Oregon, Samaritan Early Learning Center ranks in the top 20% for school resources related to endowment size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Samaritan Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Endowment Size
$178 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Building Healthier Communities Together'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Samaritan Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Samaritan Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Samaritan Early Learning Center is Logsden Christian School (19.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Lincoln City Seventh-day Adventist School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lincoln City Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2126 Ne Surf Ave
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5181
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5181
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students
10005 Slab Creek Rd
Neskowin, OR 97149
(971) 285-6801
Neskowin, OR 97149
(971) 285-6801
6.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Logsden Christian School
(Mennonite)
6631 Logsden Road
Logsden, OR 97357
(541) 444-2820
Logsden, OR 97357
(541) 444-2820
19.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
29 miles
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tillamook Adventist School ![Tillamook Adventist School Photo]( "Tillamook Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4300 12th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
33.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Logsden Christian School
(Mennonite)
6631 Logsden Road
Logsden, OR 97357
(541) 444-2820
Logsden, OR 97357
(541) 444-2820
19.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
29 miles
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Management & Training Corp Mtc Works
All-girls | Alternative School
2101 5th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 325-9511
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 325-9511
33.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
7220 Northeast Arnold Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 745-5224
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 745-5224
44.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
9045 Wallace Road Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 363-2000
45.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lincoln City Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2126 Ne Surf Ave
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5181
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5181
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students
10005 Slab Creek Rd
Neskowin, OR 97149
(971) 285-6801
Neskowin, OR 97149
(971) 285-6801
6.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Logsden Christian School
(Mennonite)
6631 Logsden Road
Logsden, OR 97357
(541) 444-2820
Logsden, OR 97357
(541) 444-2820
19.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
20950 South West Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3521
29 miles
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tillamook Adventist School ![Tillamook Adventist School Photo]( "Tillamook Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4300 12th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
33.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lincoln City Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2126 Ne Surf Ave
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5181
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5181
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Tillamook Adventist School ![Tillamook Adventist School Photo]( "Tillamook Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4300 12th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
33.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pacific Christian School
(Christian)
2203 4th St
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-4727
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-4727
33.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students
Faith Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2290 E Ellendale Ave
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6632
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6632
35.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Recess Outdoor Adventure School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1152
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 272-9086
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 272-9086
37.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 28 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oceanlake Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Ne 22nd St
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5296
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-5296
0.4 miles
Gr: K-2 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Taft High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3780 Spyglass Ridge Se
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2136
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2136
3.5 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Nestucca K8
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36925 Hwy 101 S
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
13.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Nestucca High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34660 Parkway Dr
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
Cloverdale, OR 97112
(503) 392-3194
16.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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