Little Friends Montessori in Salem, OR, serves 106 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 4th grade in a midsize city neighborhood.
The school operates with 11 teachers, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 across early childhood and elementary levels.
As a nonsectarian Montessori school, it holds membership in the American Montessori Society and other religious school associations.
Approximately 17% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Salem community.
Little Friends Montessori is located in Salem's central area, with tuition likely aligned with local elementary private school averages near $8,100.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$10,950 annually
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Little Friends Montessori often compared to?
Little Friends Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Abiqua School, Montessori Discovery Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Little Friends Montessori?
The application deadline for Little Friends Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Little Friends Montessori located?
Little Friends Montessori is located in the Central Area neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Central Area.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Little Friends Montessori is Salem Academy Christian Schools (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
685 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students
395 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Little Village Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
445 High St Se # 140
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 25 students
St. John Lutheran Prekindergarten And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1350 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Salem Academy Christian Schools ![Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance]( "Salem Academy Christian Schools Photo - Salem Academy Entrance")
(Christian)
942 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-1219
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blanchet Catholic School ![Blanchet Catholic School Photo]( "Blanchet Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
4373 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-2639
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crosshill Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2707 Maranatha Court SE
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9082
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9082
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
395 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
1015 Columbia St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-1516
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
685 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-2769
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students
395 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Little Village Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
445 High St Se # 140
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
0.4 miles
Gr: NS | 25 students
St. John Lutheran Prekindergarten And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1350 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 14th St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
765 14th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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