For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 714 students in 97302, OR (there are , serving 7,233 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in 97302, OR are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in 97302, OR is Queen Of Peace Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
43% of private schools in 97302, OR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top-Ranked 97302 Oregon 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Gr: NS-K | 131 students Avg. class size: 13 students
4090 Heritage St SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 851-0277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 851-0277
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 Idylwood Dr Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Montessori Discovery Center
Montessori School
1055 Electric Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Silverleaf School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
97302, Oregon 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adventures Unlimited (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
669 Vista Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-1756
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-1756
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Roots Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1330 McGilchrist st
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 302-9348
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 302-9348
Gr: 3-8 | 29 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 97302, OR?
The top-ranked private schools in 97302, OR is Queen Of Peace Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 97302?
7 private schools are located in 97302.
How diverse are private schools in 97302?
97302 private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Oregon private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in 97302 go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in 97302 are educated in private schools (compared to the OR state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 97302?
43% of private schools in 97302 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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