Roots Academy is a hands on learning environment which focuses on teaching the whole child in a small classroom setting.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Year Founded
2012
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Krysti Coursey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
School Notes
- Interview, child visitation, some academic testing.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Roots Academy cost?
Roots Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What sports does Roots Academy offer?
Roots Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Archery.
When is the application deadline for Roots Academy?
The application deadline for Roots Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Roots Academy located?
Roots Academy is located in the Morningside neighborhood of Salem, OR.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Roots Academy is Outlook Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Queen Of Peace Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Discovery Center (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Discovery Center
Montessori School
1055 Electric Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Little Village Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
445 High St Se # 140
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
1.5 miles
Gr: NS | 25 students
St. John Lutheran Prekindergarten And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1350 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
1.6 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
2.9 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
3.5 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
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 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
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Little Friends Montessori
Montessori School
770 Chemeketa St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-7441
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Tuition listed
2638 Cascadia Industrial St.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-7393
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4090 Heritage St SE
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 851-0277
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 851-0277
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Discovery Center
Montessori School
1055 Electric Ave Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 371-3415
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
4227 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 632-3443
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Court Street Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1699 Court St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-3101
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 60 students
Little Village Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
445 High St Se # 140
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-3866
1.5 miles
Gr: NS | 25 students
St. John Lutheran Prekindergarten And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1350 Court Street Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-0171
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
(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
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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