Massachusetts›Essex County›Salem
Best Schools in Salem, Massachusetts
Compare 12 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
12
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
4,311
Total Students
Across Salem
11.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
12 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score23%
ELA Assessment Score31%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 952 students at Salem High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Salem Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
45 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970
4.2
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
35%
Carlton
publicelementaryK-5
10 Skerry Street, Salem, MA 01970
4
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Salem High
publichighGrade 9-12
77 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970
3.5
Rating
Students
952
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Saltonstall School
publicmiddleK-8
211 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970
3.1
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%
Bates
publicelementaryPK-5
53 Liberty Hill Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
3
Rating
Students
410
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Horace Mann Laboratory
publicelementaryPK-5
79 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970
2.2
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Collins Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
29 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
2.2
Rating
Students
611
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
20%
Witchcraft Heights
publicelementaryK-5
1 Frederick Street, Salem, MA 01970
1.8
Rating
Students
455
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
14%
Bentley Academy Innovation School
publicelementaryPK-5
25 Memorial Drive, Salem, MA 01970
1
Rating
Students
286
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Salem Early Childhood
publicelementaryPK-PK
25 Memorial Drive, Salem, MA 01970
0
Rating
Students
106
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
New Liberty Innovation School
publichighGrade 9-12
2 East India Square, Salem, MA 01970
0
Rating
Students
36
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Salem Prep High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2 Museum Place Mall, Salem, MA 01970
0
Rating
Students
23
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Salem
Salem, Massachusetts is home to 12 schools serving over 4,311 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salem, Massachusetts?
There are 12 schools in Salem, serving 4,311 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 11.1:1.