Below Average

#165 of 186 private schools in OR

St Vincent De Paul School

Elementary School

1015 COLUMBIA ST NE, Salem, OR 97301

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

15:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

15:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#165 of 186

In Salem

#10 of 13

public schools

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About St Vincent De Paul School

St Vincent De Paul School is a private elementary school in Salem, OR. St Vincent De Paul School serves approximately 75 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. St Vincent De Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares1.8 pts below OR schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 75 students, St Vincent De Paul 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.

St Vincent De Paul 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 St Vincent De Paul School compares to 39 public schools serving similar grades in Salem, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

This School

20.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

366

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

4.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 85.3% vs 0%

White 8% vs 0%

St Vincent De Paul School Salem Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Vincent De Paul School (this school)	—	75	15:1	4.7
Highland Elementary School	0.4 mi	294	18.4:1	3.7
Eagle Charter School	0.5 mi	152	21.7:1	8.8
Oregon School for the Deaf	0.5 mi	94	4.5:1	5.0
Grant Community School	0.7 mi	454	21.6:1	6.3
Englewood Elementary School	1.1 mi	296	18.5:1	5.8
Washington Elementary School	1.2 mi	363	16.5:1	3.5
Hoover Elementary School	1.6 mi	386	19.3:1	3.0
Hallman Elementary School	1.8 mi	356	17.8:1	3.0
Bush Elementary School	1.9 mi	252	21:1	3.5
Richmond Elementary School	2.1 mi	266	14.8:1	2.5
Harritt Elementary School	2.1 mi	518	24.7:1	3.2
Swegle Elementary School	2.4 mi	505	19.4:1	3.7
Scott Elementary School	2.6 mi	521	19.3:1	4.6
Kalapuya Elementary School	2.7 mi	508	22.1:1	7.4
Chapman Hill Elementary School	2.8 mi	354	20.8:1	5.6
Hayesville Elementary School	2.9 mi	439	19.1:1	3.2
Auburn Elementary School	2.9 mi	596	21.3:1	2.2
Brush College Elementary School	2.9 mi	265	18.9:1	8.2
Myers Elementary School	2.9 mi	349	20.5:1	6.4
Cesar E Chavez Elementary	2.9 mi	489	18.1:1	5.0

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

B- 4.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,074

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 26%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 5.1 / 10

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Enrollment 75

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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)

Hispanic 85.3%

White 8.0%

Two or More 6.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1015 COLUMBIA ST NE, Salem, OR 97301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Vincent De Paul School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Eagle Charter School (rated 8.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST JOSEPH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LITTLE FRIENDS MONTESSORI (rated 7.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Salem, see our Salem schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School Salem	0.5 mi	94	7.7
Eagle Charter School Salem	0.5 mi	152	8.8
Highland Elementary School Salem	0.4 mi	294	3.7
Oregon School for the Deaf Salem	0.5 mi	94	5.0
Grant Community School Salem	0.7 mi	454	6.3
Parrish Middle School Salem	1.0 mi	674	4.1
North Salem High School Salem	1.0 mi	2,176	4.0
Englewood Elementary School Salem	1.1 mi	296	5.8
Howard Street Charter Salem	1.2 mi	186	7.4
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Salem	1.4 mi	122	7.8
CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Salem	1.3 mi	121	4.5
Waldo Middle School Salem	1.1 mi	1,035	4.4
LITTLE FRIENDS MONTESSORI Salem	1.4 mi	42	7.5
ST JOHN LUTHERAN PREKINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN Salem	1.5 mi	10	—
Washington Elementary School Salem	1.2 mi	363	3.5
Claggett Creek Middle School Keizer	1.8 mi	785	3.6
Bush Elementary School Salem	1.9 mi	252	3.5
Weddle Elementary School Keizer	1.9 mi	347	2.5
Hoover Elementary School Salem	1.6 mi	386	3.0
Richmond Elementary School Salem	2.1 mi	266	2.5

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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TILLAMOOK ADVENTIST SCHOOL Tillamook, OR	77	4.7
RIVIERA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Salem, OR	86	4.8
Baker Early Learning Center Baker City, OR	76	4.9
IMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Salem, OR	79	4.5
London School Cottage Grove, OR	64	4.5
SCAPPOOSE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Scappoose, OR	59	4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Vincent De Paul School

What grades does St Vincent De Paul School serve?

St Vincent De Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Vincent De Paul School?

St Vincent De Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Vincent De Paul School rank in OR?

St Vincent De Paul School ranks #165 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is St Vincent De Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Vincent De Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Vincent De Paul School a private school?

Yes, St Vincent De Paul School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Vincent De Paul School a religious school?

St Vincent De Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 76 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 42 Some Transit
Bike Score: 92 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 75
Gender Split: 47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 179 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Marion County
Phone: (503) 363-1516

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