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Fire Mountain School

6505 Elk Flat Rd
Arch Cape, OR 97102
Fire Mountain School is a small progressive elementary school dedicated to assisting children in their ongoing work of exploring and making sense of the world.
Teachers and parents join together to create a community structure within which children experience discovery, challenge, experimentation, risk, failure and mastery.
FMS has three central goals for children: one, that they develop a strong and positive sense of themselves; two, that they come to see learning as an ongoing, joyful and self-initiated quest; and three, that they come to know themselves as interactive participants in the wider natural, social and practical world.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Fire Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Fire Mountain School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
some scholarships available
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Barbara McLaughlin
Application URL

School Notes

  • Low student-teacher ratio
  • Strong community and family atmosphere
  • Child-centered and thematic approach to education
  • Encouragement of individual development
  • High value placed on creative exploration and play
  • One day a week devoted to Nature Awareness studies
  • Focus on core academic skills
  • Beautiful natural setting
  • Over 20 years experience
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fire Mountain School cost?
Fire Mountain School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What schools are Fire Mountain School often compared to?
Fire Mountain School is often viewed alongside schools like Anchor Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Fire Mountain School?
The application deadline for Fire Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Oregon is $11,238 for elementary schools and $14,718 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oregon is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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