Western Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OR School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 140 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,600
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Western Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Mennonite

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Western Christian School
6	13
7	11
8	27
9	18
10	14
11	25
12	32

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Year Founded

1945

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Campus Size

45 acres

School Motto

Equipping Students for a Life of Faith & Learning

Student Body

Total Students

140 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

28%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1090

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus

English Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and Composition

Human GeographyPre-Calculus

PsychologySpanish Language and Composition

Spanish Literature and CultureU.S. History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,600

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Tuition Notes

$7,110 - Middle School $8,600 - High School

% on Financial Aid

42%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,790

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Rich Martin

Admissions Associate

WMS Office

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountrySoccer

SoftballVolleyball

Colors

White, Royal blue

School Mascot

Pioneers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art ClubAthletics

Book ClubDrama

International ClubMusic (choir & band)

National Honor Society (NHS)Swing Dance Club

School Notes

Western Mennonite School equips students for a life of faith and learning.
WMS is fully accredited and meets the academic requirements of the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and the Oregon Department of Education criteria for private schools, and the Mennonite Education Agency.
Students, faculty, and staff engage in corporate worship experiences that challenge and enrich their lives as a community of Christian believers.
Weekly small group meetings build a support base for students and enable personal, intimate relationships to develop.

Western Mennonite School (WMS), grades 6-12, is dedicated to quality education and the spiritual nurture of students. Western was established in 1945 by the Pacific Northwest Conference of the Mennonite Church. While its Mennonite roots still shape the school today, it is enriched by denominational diversity along with cultural diversity. Students come to Western's beautiful 45-acre wooded campus from across the Willamette Valley, the Pacific Northwest, and around the world. Western is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and offers students the personal attention of a small school and the opportunities of a large school. Western's exceptional faculty and staff strive to help students realize their potential-academically, socially, and spiritually.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Christian School cost?

Western Christian School's tuition is approximately $8,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Western Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Western Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Western Christian School offer?

Western Christian School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Western Christian School's ranking?

Western Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Western Christian School?

The application deadline for Western Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 6/2/2023

Western Mennonite aka Western Christian is an amazing school. My kiddos have attended Sonshine, Salem Academy, and Willamette Valley Christian. All have been good schools but Western is the best experience to date. The teachers truly care, the scholastic experience is 2nd to none, the campus is beautiful, and the hearts of the faculty are passionate about each child's relationship with Jesus Christ. If you are raising a critical thinker who deserves a challenging curriculum within a Christian culture, look no further. And, if sports matters to you, the good news is this does not get sacrificed here - the coaches ate phenomenally!!!

- Posted by Parent - Rebecca Hill

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The average private school tuition in Salem, OR is $8,564 for elementary schools and $8,450 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Salem, OR is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).