Fire Mountain School is a small progressive elementary school dedicated to assisting children in their ongoing work of exploring and making sense of the world.
Teachers and parents join together to create a community structure within which children experience discovery, challenge, experimentation, risk, failure and mastery.
FMS has three central goals for children: one, that they develop a strong and positive sense of themselves; two, that they come to see learning as an ongoing, joyful and self-initiated quest; and three, that they come to know themselves as interactive participants in the wider natural, social and practical world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fire Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
some scholarships available
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Barbara McLaughlin
Application URL
School Notes
- Low student-teacher ratio
- Strong community and family atmosphere
- Child-centered and thematic approach to education
- Encouragement of individual development
- High value placed on creative exploration and play
- One day a week devoted to Nature Awareness studies
- Focus on core academic skills
- Beautiful natural setting
- Over 20 years experience
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fire Mountain School cost?
Fire Mountain School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What schools are Fire Mountain School often compared to?
Fire Mountain School is often viewed alongside schools like Anchor Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Fire Mountain School?
The application deadline for Fire Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(Christian)
796 Pacific Drive
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(503) 994-1696
Hammond, OR 97121
(503) 994-1696
27.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
796 Pacific Drive
Hammond, OR 97121
(503) 994-1696
Hammond, OR 97121
(503) 994-1696
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(503) 861-1637
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-1637
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(503) 325-9511
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 325-9511
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(503) 842-4727
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(503) 842-6533
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
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Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
796 Pacific Drive
Hammond, OR 97121
(503) 994-1696
Hammond, OR 97121
(503) 994-1696
27.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Encore Academy Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
737 E Harbor Dr
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-1637
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-1637
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
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(503) 325-9511
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 325-9511
24.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
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(503) 728-3783
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 728-3783
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(503) 861-1637
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Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
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(503) 842-4727
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-4727
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Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
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Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(503) 994-1696
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(503) 994-1696
27.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(503) 728-3783
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(503) 728-3783
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Special Program Emphasis
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(503) 861-1637
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-1637
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
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(Christian)
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(503) 842-4727
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-4727
24.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students
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(Seventh Day Adventist)
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(503) 842-6533
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6533
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Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(503) 994-1696
Hammond, OR 97121
(503) 994-1696
27.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(503) 728-3783
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(503) 728-3783
42 miles
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Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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(503) 436-4463
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