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Abiqua Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Salem, OR

6974 Bates Rd S, Salem, OR 97306

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher

Abiqua Academy is an independent private school in Salem, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 161 students and around 7 students per teacher. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 186 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
161
Teachers
23.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 81 girls, 80 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
186 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 58% of independent elementary schools in Oregon (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 81% of independent elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 43 independent elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    149’11–12168’13–14157’15–16160’19–20161’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K20
    121
    220
    316
    419
    521
    618
    711
    815

    Student body

    White73%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Two or more races11%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Abiqua Academy

    What grades does Abiqua Academy serve?

    Abiqua Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Abiqua Academy?

    About 161 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Abiqua Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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