Oregon State University for many majors is the top university in Oregon!…read moreIt certainly has the most beautiful campus. It has the old brick classic Quad, outdoor seating areas and lawns for study. The Veterinary school and Engineering school is top notch. Linus Pauling Institute is here, as well as his worldly collection which is in the main library upstairs.

Very greedy school trying yo make money every scam they can. Read through ALL the paper work. They…read morewill try to fit in convenient mistakes and fees everywhere. Dont drive or bike to school they have a huge bike theft and car break in problem that they arent adressing because that would mean accountability and money. They won't even install cameras. Don't leave your keys at you parents place in Portland. If you barrow a key for 2 days housing will pretend they need to change the locks and charge you $375. Dont drink the water, they fail the federal testing every year. Last but certainly not leaset, don't go outside at night, they have a huge mugging and SA issue here.

Went to preschool here in 1994, it was a great first school, except for the day my friend Max bit…read moreme but the staff was very attentive to my pain and made sure Max learned from what he did. This preschool turned me into a good a person, I got my bachelors degree and my own condo. Sandcastle Preschool Rules!!!!

Barb Bunch is the best! Love this little preschool. Caring, qualified teachers who give their all…read moreto our children. Thanks, Sandcastle!

La Petite has been an amazing experience. All you really need is one walk through of their daycare…read moreand you're sold. Beautiful outdoor play area, well structured indoor play area with adorable toys, organized, simply a kids playground dream world. When my kids started neither knew their letters or numbers. Now they can both spell their name, can count beyond what I expected for their age, and are singing songs throughout the day. Miss Lisa and Miss Danielle's education program has truely enriched their lives. The school offers holiday recitals where they show off what they've learned that term. They also teach dancing and gymnastics. They also help potty train. Daily reports at the end of each day helped me feel like I truely knew what was happening and what they were learning each day. We would recommend this daycare to anyone coming through. It's a great environment. My family benefited from the time we had at La Petite Playschool. If you're wanting a family environment that's also academic and play friendly, La Petite is the place to go.

My son attended this lovely, safe, and clean daycare and preschool from 2021 until 2025. The owner,…read moreMiss Lisa, was a consistent, caring, and communicative teacher. My son still loves her and talks about her. The price was more than reasonable, and the vacations were workable. I especially appreciated the independent skills and support she and her team offered my kid - she helped him learn to walk, potty train, go to the bathroom by himself, and really critically, learn to be kind and caring to other kids. We will forever be grateful to her for her wonderful support in raising our sweet boy.

My family has been with Ashbrook for 9 years now and it has been one of the best decisions we have…read moremade for our family. Not only do the teachers challenge my children, but they have nurtured them as well. They have fostered their curiosities and are willing to see how far they can go. My children are above grade level for math and science, and Ashbrook not only provided the opportunities for them to move up but the teachers actually reached out to us to ask if they could move up. The teachers and staff have become our partners and the families our little community. My kids not only enjoy the core subjects, but also love the arts program where they get to participate in art, drama, Pe, music, and foreign language on a regular basis. Additionally, communication and partnership with the school administration has been great. When communicating with them, we hear back within a day or two, and any questions or concerns are heard and addressed. They try to be as transparent as possible and communicate with families on a weekly basis. They also welcome feedback and have multiple opportunities for us to talk to them. We highly recommend Ashbrook for any family who wants a challenging and nurturing environment for their kids. We will certainly miss Ashbrook when our children graduate. Our children love this school dearly and as parents, we do, too.

It's okay. Curriculum is good, but not all teachers are very nice. Most teachers are great! But the…read morerules are not enforced equally throughout the students. Males are usually treated with more lax standards along with shorter, less developed girls. Some people are very quick to make assumptions about students based on overall airs. I was on financial support, but tuition is pretty expensive. Not many students. Some of the students that grew up in a wealthy loving family can be very inconsiderate with words. Dress code is strict. Dress code enforcer has tried to tell me where MY mid thigh was. Also the dress code does not provide much room for religious wear. Hijabs and headwear are allowed, but certain holidays might include certain attire. It can be a challenging place for students with Social Anxiety on multiple different fronts. There is no special needs program to my knowledge. I personally think that this school is a bit too sensitive, but that comes from a middle class public school person until I got here recently. The school is pretty academically supportive to those who don't require help, but it skips a year of material. I was scared to say this till now but it was also pretty terrifying the whole time. And exhausting. Mental health is taken care of by most of the teachers that are trying to get their own job done. Kids have said slurs, done VERY inappropriate things and made noises to others, and it's never taken care of. It always kept happening. Bullying was not addressed. Most people are obsessed with putting labels on you. And people wouldn't listen to me. It was actually pretty deteriorating. And I had already went into this school with crippling depression. My only friends at the school were much more support than the mental health support system or whatever thing they had set up at the time. And nobody knows boundaries. I'm sorry. I hope its changed now.

amazing school I love it. I recommend all kids that families that have more money should try to…read more because this school offers the best I've seen for private and all faculty and teacher make you feel like family

Our three sons attend Abiqua Academy and it has been the best academic experience we've ever…read moreencountered. I don't say this lightly - we have five children who have attended schools all over the country and in India and Abu Dhabi. I think what Abiqua gets right is the balance between a rigorous academic program and a holistic approach to understanding and nurturing the whole child. Whether your child is on the gifted end of the spectrum, somewhere in the middle, or needing additional support - the teachers have proven time and again they will "meet your child where he or she is at." It's not just lip service - we have lived this. We have considered moving out of the Salem area several times and two factors keep us here, one of which is the extraordinary education our children are receiving at Abiqua. I wish every single school in Salem provided the same experience - all children deserve this kind of education.

A sweet and short marine museum visit, about 45 minutes. Wonderful tanks with fishes and many…read morevisual displays. I fell in love with their large red octopus at the entrance. Such amazing eyes! He might be returned to the sea soon. Lovely young lady at the entrance eagerly explained displays and had lots of info on my octopus friend. There is a starfish, anemone, urchin and cucumber petting area. I petted the four types and the urchin actually grabbed my finger. Amazing and gentle! That was worth the $5 charge alone. They have a gift shop. Lots of free parking.

I have been here at least a dozen times. First a handful by myself, as a college student, and…read morenearly annually since 2012 with my students on field trips. Hatfield is on the estuary in Newport, and is a college campus for Oregon state university marine science students, plus they have a visitors center that the public can visit. Donations welcomed, $5ish per person seems good. There are tons of exhibits, not an exhaustive list Octopus tank Touch pools Rotating art collections Wave maker Mammal pelts Puzzles Kinetic sand watershed-making Jelly and fish tanks Interactive games Skeletons Maps I have enjoyed working with the staff, who are responsive and informative. Only once did I have a disappointing experience, but I learned that the classroom experiences just weren't flexible enough for me. I shifted to only touring the visitor's center for about an hour, and that is affordable and fun. My students gather data in the tide pools south of Newport, so it's nice to just play here afterwards. I'd like to be able to have them tour a dorm room and maybe a classroom for 10 minutes too, if that were offered. My students are college- bound juniors and seniors. Big parking lot with plenty of space for buses.

Our son recently graduated from U of O and the tutoring he received from the Learning Center was…read moreexcellent! We have used this tutoring center for two years and they really helped our son not only in tutoring but went above and beyond and helped him register for classes. We are indebted to all the tutors and owners of this facility. We would highly recommend this business to any student/ parent. Being 9 hours away this gave us peace of mind to know that he was in good hands. Thank you Learning Center!

I attended a motorcycle endorsement course at the LBCC campus, and I was impressed with the…read morefacilities and design. It is easy to notice that it is a lovely community college. The newer buildings have a modern style, while the older ones are rustic; both blend well together to form a great learning atmosphere. A courtyard is centrally located at the heart of the LBCC campus that really adds to its appeal and enhances its beauty. Another nice and useful feature for students is the bus stop located in the south parking lot. It sets a stone's throw from many of the main halls and grants easy access for commuters.

Saw the local community college with a good connection to the local high schools. I've always been…read moreimpressed by their class sizes and the experience is my kids of had either attending events participating in events or touring the campus.

The folks that run this forest school are simply incredible!! Their care and companion is…read moreexceptional, not to mention the wonderful, nature-based program they have created.

From the owner: At Fern & Feather, we value our connections to nature and each other. Through our outdoor preschool…read moreand summer camps, children get to explore these connections.