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#151 of 186 private schools in OR
Western Christian School
School · Salem, OR
A private school in Salem, OR serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
9045 WALLACE RD NW, Salem, OR 97304
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,731
Median home value
$469,500
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Western Christian School is listed in Salem, OR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Western Christian School
Western Christian School is a private school in Salem, OR, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 186 private schools in OR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Christian School
What grades does Western Christian School serve?
Western Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Western Christian School?
Western Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Christian School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Western Christian School rank in OR?
Western Christian School ranks #151 of 186 private schools in OR.
What is Western Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Western Christian School a private school?
Yes, Western Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Western Christian School a religious school?
Western Christian School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 158 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (503) 363-2000
- Area population (ZIP 97304)
- 34,846
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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