What types of schools are available in Salem, Virginia?

Salem, Virginia offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Salem, Virginia

Q: How many schools are in Salem, Virginia?

There are 12 schools in Salem, Virginia, serving 5,863 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Salem?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Salem, Virginia, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 12 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

5,863

Total Students

Across Salem

12:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

12 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,202 students at Salem High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Andrew Lewis Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

616 South College Ave, Salem, VA 24153

4549 Malus Dr, Salem, VA 24153

4507 Malus Dr, Salem, VA 24153

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4555 Malus Dr, Salem, VA 24153

Fort Lewis Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3115 West Main St, Salem, VA 24153

Mason'S Cove Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3370 Bradshaw Rd, Salem, VA 24153

400 Spartan Dr, Salem, VA 24153

East Salem Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1765 Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153

G.W. Carver Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

6 Fourth St, Salem, VA 24153

South Salem Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1600 Carolyn Rd, Salem, VA 24153

Virginia Virtual Academy At Salem

publichighK-12

510 South College Ave, Salem, VA 24153

West Salem Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

520 N Bruffey St, Salem, VA 24153

Detailed Overview of Schools in Salem

Salem, Virginia is home to 12 schools serving over 5,863 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salem, Virginia?

There are 12 schools in Salem, serving 5,863 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Salem?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Salem include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Salem?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Salem is 12:1.

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