Salem Family YMCA is home to over 200 programs that serve thousands of people in our community.
Just like our tag line promises, YMCA programs directly impact the entire community through strengthening kids, families and adults.
You're invited to become part of our non-profit association, and part of our success.
The Salem Family YMCA has served its members well in matters of "Spirit, Mind, and Body" for more than a century, making a lasting impact on the Salem community at large, meeting special needs and coming up with innovative programs for the future.
Services to our community increased as the physical facilities grew over the years past.
On May 4, 1892, the Y opened its first quarters on the second floor of the Patton Block on the south side of State Street, near Commercial Street.
By 1900, it had moved several times: to a second home in the Gray Building at Liberty & State; to the upper floor of J.C.
Brown Hardware, 120 North Commercial; to the Hughes Building on the south side of State near High.
On December 24, 1901, the Y was in a building it owned at Commercial and Chemeketa.
In about 1910, an indoor pool, Salem's first, was built on the first floor.
A gym and other club areas occupied the other floors.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OR School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1892
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Guided by our core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Salem Family YMCA is home to over 200 programs that serve thousands of people in our community. Just like our tag line promises, YMCA programs directly impact the entire community through strengthening kids, families and adults. You're invited to become part of our non-profit association, and part of our success. The Salem Family YMCA has served its members well in matters of "Spirit, Mind, and Body" for more than a century, making a lasting impact on the Salem community at large, meeting special needs and coming up with innovative programs for the future. Services to our community increased as the physical facilities grew over the years past. On May 4, 1892, the Y opened its first quarters on the second floor of the Patton Block on the south side of State Street, near Commercial Street. By 1900, it had moved several times: to a second home in the Gray Building at Liberty & State; to the upper floor of J.C. Brown Hardware, 120 North Commercial; to the Hughes Building on the south side of State near High. On December 24, 1901, the Y was in a building it owned at Commercial and Chemeketa. In about 1910, an indoor pool, Salem's first, was built on the first floor. A gym and other club areas occupied the other floors.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten often compared to?
Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Lutheran Prekindergarten And Kindergarten by visitors of our site.
What is Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten's ranking?
Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten located?
Salem Family Ymca Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the Central Area neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Central Area.
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Little Friends Montessori (0.1 miles away)
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(503) 375-5764
Salem, OR 97301
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Salem Child Development Center
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Little Village Learning Center
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445 High St Se # 140
Salem, OR 97301
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Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
0.4 miles
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Salem, OR 97302
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(503) 371-7393
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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
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
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
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Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Faith Christian School
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2290 E Ellendale Ave
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6632
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6632
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Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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395 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 375-5764
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Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Salem Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
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Salem, OR 97303
(503) 363-9821
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 363-9821
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Little Village Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
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Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
0.4 miles
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Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Little Friends Montessori
Montessori School
770 Chemeketa St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
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Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Tuition listed
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
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Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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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)
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Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
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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
2.5 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
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Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
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Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
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(503) 363-9408
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
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Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Assembly of God)
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(503) 391-9082
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9082
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
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Little Friends Montessori
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770 Chemeketa St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Tuition listed
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
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Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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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
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Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
0.7 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
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Little Friends Montessori
Montessori School
770 Chemeketa St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Tuition listed
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
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
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
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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: 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%
(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
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
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Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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