Buttercup Hill
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Salem, OR
4515 Sunnyside Rd SE A, Salem, OR 97302
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Salem
- One of the 3 largest preschools in Oregon
Buttercup Hill is an early childhood program in Salem, Oregon, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 52 students and around 23 students per teacher. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 52
- Teachers
- 2.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 22.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 16 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of preschool programs in Oregon.
- Compared with 40 preschool programs in Oregon.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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?
Questions about Buttercup Hill
What grades does Buttercup Hill serve?
Buttercup Hill serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Buttercup Hill?
About 52 students, with 23 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Buttercup Hill?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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