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Salem Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 100 students in Salem, VA.
33% of private preschools in Salem, VA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Preschools in Salem, VA (2026-27)

Noah-Christian Academy Photo
Noah-Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students
Christian
402 S. Colorado Street
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-4520
(3)
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Map of Roanoke Valley Montessori School
Roanoke Valley Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 64 students
Montessori School
2040 Apperson Drive
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 989-3096
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Map of Salem Montessori School
Salem Montessori School
Gr: K | 15 students
Montessori School
101 Corporate Blvd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-1523
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Salem, VA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
100
Students
-40.1% (-67 students) 10-yr
$5,500
Avg. Tuition
49%
Students of Color
+75.0% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salem)
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
742 Schools
# Students
100 Students
108,546 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202533173191
202433167187
202395164185
202289168188
202189163184
202089158179
201989165182
2018123159181
201785165183
201685162181
201584156173
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% Students of Color
49%
30%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202549%29%32%
202449%29%32%
202336%30%32%
202220%29%31%
202120%29%32%
202020%28%31%
201920%28%31%
201816%28%30%
201750%30%31%
201650%30%31%
201528%31%31%
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0.36
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20250.360.630.65
20240.360.640.65
20230.290.630.65
20220.350.630.64
20210.350.630.64
20200.350.630.64
20190.350.620.64
20180.330.620.64
20170.540.610.62
20160.540.610.62
20150.540.620.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
314 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,042 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20252%4%4%
20242%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%5%5%
20211%5%5%
20201%5%4%
20191%4%5%
20182%4%5%
20173%4%3%
20163%4%3%
20153%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,265 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20251%4%8%
20241%4%8%
20231%4%8%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%6%
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# Black Students
6 Students
6,951 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20256%7%6%
20246%7%6%
20233%7%6%
20222%7%6%
20212%7%7%
20202%8%7%
20192%8%6%
20171%8%6%
20161%8%6%
20151%8%6%
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# White Students
12 Students
50,208 Students
% White Students
12%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202512%48%48%
202412%47%48%
202311%47%48%
202218%49%50%
202118%49%50%
202018%49%51%
201918%52%52%
201818%51%52%
201740%53%54%
201640%54%54%
201541%51%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
327 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
79 Students
38,923 Students
% of Others Students
79%
37%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
202579%37%34%
202479%38%33%
202383%38%33%
202279%36%31%
202179%36%31%
202079%35%31%
201979%33%30%
201880%34%30%
201755%32%30%
201655%31%29%
201554%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
52 Teachers
10,055 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
20257:111:112:1
20247:111:112:1
202318:111:112:1
202214:111:112:1
202114:111:112:1
202014:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201816:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20159:111:113:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$15,040

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$5,500$15,178$12,988
2024$5,500$11,015$10,159
2023$5,500$10,896$9,500
2022$5,500$10,529$8,989
2021$5,500$9,991$8,661
2020$5,500$9,763$8,383
2019$5,500$9,260$8,266
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$5,795

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearSalem, VA AvgVirginia (VA)National
2025$2,000$5,742$4,864
2024$2,000$5,732$4,788
2023$2,000$6,101$4,663
2022$2,000$5,375$4,366
2021$2,000$5,198$4,213
2020$2,000$4,979$4,101
2019$2,000$3,657$3,985
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Salem, VA?
3 private preschools are located in Salem, VA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
33% of private preschools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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