Valley Inquiry Charter School

Valley Inquiry Charter School brings a project-based, inquiry-driven approach to learning that tends to attract families who want something a little different from the traditional classroom experience. Situated in Salem, Oregon's capital city, the school sits in a community that balances state government energy with a laid-back Willamette Valley feel — think craft breweries, farmer's markets, and easy access to wine country. It's a solid middle-of-the-pack performer academically, but the real draw here is the school's philosophy and the engaged parent community that tends to come with it.