Heritage School is a small, progressive school in Salem, Oregon, serving students in grades 18 through an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning.
Rooted in a strong sense of community and individualized education, the school emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,240
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1984
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,240
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The power of imagination makes us infinite.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heritage School cost?
Heritage School's tuition is approximately $12,240 for private students.
What schools are Heritage School often compared to?
Heritage School is often viewed alongside schools like Abiqua School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Heritage School?
The application deadline for Heritage School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Heritage School located?
Heritage School is located in the Morningside neighborhood of Salem, OR.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Heritage School is Outlook Christian School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Buttercup Hill (1.2 miles away)
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4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
373 Winter St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2147
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 131 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Our Savior's Christian Elementary School
(Other Lutheran)
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 144 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
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 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
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
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
4.3 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
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 144 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
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Silverleaf School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 4282
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 990-6898
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4515 A Sunnyside Rd. SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 581-1733
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 131 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Our Savior's Christian Elementary School
(Other Lutheran)
1770 Baxter Rd Se
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
Salem, OR 97306
(971) 304-2013
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 144 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
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori Discovery Center
Montessori School
1055 Electric Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
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4/
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3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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2373 Kuebler Blvd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5500 Reed Ln Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Venice St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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