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The Dome School

9367 Takilma Rd
Cave Junction, OR 97523
The Dome School is a private, non-profit, parent cooperative organization dedicated to providing a healthy environment for child development and education.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
This is the tuition price per month for elementary and secondary school programs. $225 for Kindergarten and $130 for Preschool.

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Rangers afterschool program

School Notes

  • School Motto: Igniting a lifelong love of learning and deep caring for humanity & nature
  • We encourage the development of eachchild as a healthy individual and we foster discovery, creativity, communication and self-esteem. We provide an environment that encourages children to progress and develop at a rate based on their own abilities.
  • The schoolcombines a multi-age classroom with parent and community involvement and it operates on a cooperative,non-discriminatory, non-hierarchical basis. Our goal is to facilitate the education and development of each child intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for The Dome School?
The application deadline for The Dome School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Oregon is $11,108 for elementary schools and $14,500 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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