Bud to Blossom is was founded in 1980, and is Salem's premiere Discovery School.
At Bud to Blososm, we believe that for learning to be it's most effective it must be hands on, dynamic, and FUN! Our low student to teacher ratio, and long term, caring and professional teaching staff helps to ensure that children's learning reaches far beyond just the academics.
Children are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a setting where they feel supported and loved.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery?
The application deadline for Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery located?
Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery is located in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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The nearest high school to Bud To Blossom Children's School Of Discovery is Outlook Christian School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Silverleaf School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School (1.3 miles away)
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9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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9075 Pueblo Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5236
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Silverleaf School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 Idylwood Dr Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 131 students Avg. class size: 13 students
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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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
Crosshill Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2707 Maranatha Court SE
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9082
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9082
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
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
5.9 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
6.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Livingstone Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5771 Fruitland Road NE
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 363-9408
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Silverleaf School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 Idylwood Dr Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Savior's Christian Elementary School
(Other Lutheran)
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
510 Idylwood Dr Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-5473
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 131 students Avg. class size: 13 students
6974 Bates Rd SE
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-9020
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Savior's Christian Elementary School
(Other Lutheran)
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4871 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Davis Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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