Swallowtail School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Cornelius, OR
460 S Heather St, Cornelius, OR 97113
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
- Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2013–14
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Cornelius, Oregon, Swallowtail School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 118 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 39% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 7 hours, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 118
- Teachers
- 16.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 49 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 53% of independent elementary schools in Oregon (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 70% of independent elementary schools in Oregon.
- Compared with 43 independent elementary schools in Oregon.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Swallowtail School
What grades does Swallowtail School serve?
Swallowtail School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Swallowtail School?
About 118 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Swallowtail School?
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