Below Average

#172 of 186 private schools in OR

Capital Christian School

Elementary School

395 MARION ST NE, Salem, OR 97301

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

121

Student-Teacher

18.3:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

121

Student-Teacher

18.3:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#172 of 186

In Salem

#11 of 13

public schools

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About Capital Christian School

Capital Christian School is a private elementary school in Salem, OR. Capital Christian School serves approximately 121 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Capital Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares2.0 pts below OR schools

4.5

This school 4.5 · Below Average
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 121 students, Capital Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Capital Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Capital Christian School compares to 39 public schools serving similar grades in Salem, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.3:1

This School

20.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

121

This School

366

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.5

This School

4.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84.3% vs 0%

Black 1.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.7% vs 0%

Asian 1.7% vs 0%

Capital Christian School Salem Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Capital Christian School (this school)	—	121	18.3:1	4.5
Grant Community School	0.6 mi	454	21.6:1	6.3
Bush Elementary School	1.0 mi	252	21:1	3.5
Highland Elementary School	1.1 mi	294	18.4:1	3.7
Englewood Elementary School	1.3 mi	296	18.5:1	5.8
Richmond Elementary School	1.6 mi	266	14.8:1	2.5
Eagle Charter School	1.6 mi	152	21.7:1	8.8
Oregon School for the Deaf	1.6 mi	94	4.5:1	5.0
Harritt Elementary School	1.9 mi	518	24.7:1	3.2
McKinley Elementary School	1.9 mi	280	20:1	4.0
Myers Elementary School	2.0 mi	349	20.5:1	6.4
Hoover Elementary School	2.0 mi	386	19.3:1	3.0
Chapman Hill Elementary School	2.1 mi	354	20.8:1	5.6
Kalapuya Elementary School	2.3 mi	508	22.1:1	7.4
Washington Elementary School	2.3 mi	363	16.5:1	3.5
Candalaria Elementary School	2.5 mi	285	21.9:1	7.2
Brush College Elementary School	2.7 mi	265	18.9:1	8.2
Morningside Elementary School	2.8 mi	318	22.7:1	6.4
Salem Heights Elementary School	2.8 mi	255	19.6:1	3.8
Hallman Elementary School	3.0 mi	356	17.8:1	3.0
Swegle Elementary School	3.1 mi	505	19.4:1	3.7

Showing 20 of 39 schools. View all schools in Salem

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.

Classroom Attention

C 2.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.3:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,014

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 28%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 121

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OR

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 84.3%

Pacific Islander 9.9%

Black 1.7%

Hispanic 1.7%

Asian 1.7%

Two or More 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

395 MARION ST NE, Salem, OR 97301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Capital Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Eagle Charter School (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LITTLE FRIENDS MONTESSORI (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Salem, see our Salem schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Howard Street Charter Salem	0.2 mi	186	7.4
LITTLE FRIENDS MONTESSORI Salem	0.4 mi	42	7.5
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Salem	0.4 mi	122	7.8
Grant Community School Salem	0.6 mi	454	6.3
Parrish Middle School Salem	0.6 mi	674	4.1
ST JOHN LUTHERAN PREKINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN Salem	0.8 mi	10	—
North Salem High School Salem	0.8 mi	2,176	4.0
Bush Elementary School Salem	1.0 mi	252	3.5
Highland Elementary School Salem	1.1 mi	294	3.7
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Salem	1.3 mi	75	4.7
Walker Middle School Salem	1.1 mi	581	5.3
South Salem High School Salem	1.6 mi	2,310	5.3
MONTESSORI DISCOVERY CENTER Salem	1.7 mi	66	7.5
Oregon School for the Deaf Salem	1.6 mi	94	5.0
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School Salem	1.6 mi	94	7.7
Eagle Charter School Salem	1.6 mi	152	8.8
Englewood Elementary School Salem	1.3 mi	296	5.8
McKinley Elementary School Salem	1.9 mi	280	4.0
Richmond Elementary School Salem	1.6 mi	266	2.5
Harritt Elementary School Salem	1.9 mi	518	3.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,497

Median Home Value

$310,800

Median Rent

$1,197/mo

Population

56,274

College Educated

18.1%

Homeownership

43.2%

Avg Commute

21.4 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Median Age

33.7

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IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Salem, OR	79	4.5
Lookingglass Elementary School Roseburg, OR	138	4.5
Medford Online Academy Medford, OR	93	4.4
Lincoln School of Early Learning Coquille, OR	138	4.3
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Salem, OR	75	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Capital Christian School

What grades does Capital Christian School serve?

Capital Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Capital Christian School?

Capital Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Capital Christian School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Capital Christian School rank in OR?

Capital Christian School ranks #172 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Capital Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Capital Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Capital Christian School a private school?

Yes, Capital Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Capital Christian School a religious school?

Capital Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 82 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 61 Good Transit
Bike Score: 90 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 121
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 7
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 169 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Marion County
Phone: (503) 375-5764

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