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I have to say I debated about publishing this list.

What list?

The best schools in Salem-Keizer defined strictly by the test data of the recent report card that came out.  One of the most difficult things about being a real estate agent is everyone wants to know what is THE BEST school, as if there really is one.  Best is a subjective concept and the fact is that you can have an exceptional school that has a difficult class one year that may pull test scores down.  It also seems like a bit of a slap in the face to the teachers who work in some of our schools without the economic advantages.  Exceptional as well as average teaching happens at every school.

I decided to go ahead and write a post because I think parents are capable of sorting this out.  When you are considering schools as part of your home buying experience, you generally want to pick an area that has a long history of strong schools.  This goes hand in hand with good resale and desirable neighborhoods, and yes, they tend to be more expensive.  I can tell you that this list flip flops year to year, but generally these schools are always up there.  For those of you on a budget, I also encourage parents to look at areas with improving schools.  If you have the time to get involved and be a parent volunteer you can help to contribute to making that school even better.

Anyway…without further ado…

The top 10 elementary schools in Salem-Keizer

1. Clear Lake (Keizer)
2. Rosedale (south Salem)
3. Schirle (south Salem)
4. Candalaria (south Salem)
5. Chapman Hill (west Salem)
6. Sumpter (south Salem)
7. Morningside (south Salem)
8. Optimum Learning Center (Charter school Keizer)
9. McKinley (south Salem)
10. Gubser (Keizer)

The top 5 middle schools in Salem-Keizer

1. Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School (Charter school)
2. Judson (south Salem)
3. Howard Street (Charter school)
4. Walker (west Salem)
5. Crossler (south Salem)

The top 3 high schools in Salem

1. Sprague (south Salem)
2. West Salem
3. McNary (Keizer)

If you are wanting to relocate to Salem Oregon and want to learn more about our local schools, you can read more about them at at the Salem-Keizer site.

Often times folks that are looking to relocate to the Salem Oregon area ask about schools.  One of the many choices facing families that relocate across the country is what to do about their child’s education.  Salem Oregon metro area has many private school options for families.  Here is a brief guide to what resources we have in our area.

Private schools

Abiqua (k-8)

The Heritage School (1-8) is a variation on the one room school house with mixed grades.  You can contact them at503-581-9265 for more information.

Religious Private Schools

Located in Salem Oregon

Blanchet Catholic School (7-12)

Concordia Lutheran School (k-8) They don’t have a website as of the time of this posting.  They are located in Keizer and are a Lutheran-Missouri Synod K-8 school.  A phone number is 503-393-7188.

Immanual Lutheran (k-8)

Livingstone Adventist Academy (k-12)

Queen of Peace (prek-6)

Salem Academy (prek-12)

Salem Christian Day School (prek-6)

Sonshine School (prek-6)

St. Joseph’s Catholic School (preschool-6)

St. Vincent DePaul (prek-6)

Located in Keizer Oregon

Cornerstone Christian School (prek-6) is located in Keizer Oregon.  They are a Christian school that serves prek-6.  Their contact phone number is 503-566-8520.

Located in Brooks and Gervais Oregon

Holy Family Academy is located in Brooks, Oregon.  (1-8)

Sacred Heart in Gervais Oregon (K-8)

Located in Stayton Oregon

Regis High School in Stayton Oregon (9-12)

St. Mary’s School in Stayton, Oregon (k-8)

Stayton Christian School (prek-8)

Located in Silverton Oregon

Silverton Christian School in Silverton Oregon (k-8)

Located in Turner Oregon

Willamette Christian School in Turner Oregon (prek-8)  This school is technically located in Turner, but many area families take their children to this school. It is not exclusive to Turner residents.

Native American Schools

Chemawa Indian School

With so many school choices in the area, if you decide the public schools are not the right choice for your child, there are many options to consider as you relocate to the Salem Oregon area.