Schools in Salem, Massachusetts (2025)
12 schools · 4,311 students · 11 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 410.
Ranked schools in Salem
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 173Salem Academy Charter SchoolSalem · Charter High58% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 260Salem HighSalem · Public High47% Math proficiency · 952 students
- 359CarltonSalem · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 247 students
- 446Bentley Academy Innovation SchoolSalem · Public Elementary– · 286 students
- 543Saltonstall SchoolSalem · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 642Collins MiddleSalem · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 611 students
- 741BatesSalem · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 410 students
- 838Horace Mann LaboratorySalem · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 293 students
- 931Witchcraft HeightsSalem · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 455 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Academy Charter School Salem · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 72.5 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 2 | Salem High Salem · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 952 |
| 3 | Carlton Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.6 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 247 |
| 4 | Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | – | 286 |
| 5 | Saltonstall School Salem · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 43.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 6 | Collins Middle Salem · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 7 | Bates Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 41.0 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 410 |
| 8 | Horace Mann Laboratory Salem · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 293 |
| 9 | Witchcraft Heights Salem · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 30.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 455 |
Other schools in Salem
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Salem?
Salem Academy Charter School is the highest-ranked school in Salem with a Success Index (US) of 72.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Salem?
Salem has 12 schools (4 high, 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other) educating 4,311 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Salem?
The median Enrollment across schools in Salem is 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.