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Best Schools in Salem, Oregon

Compare 57 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

57
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
31,869
Total Students
Across Salem
22.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
57 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score42%
ELA Assessment Score55%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)9 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 1,606 students at West Salem High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Early College High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50, Salem, OR 97305
7.7
Rating
Students
193
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Pratum Elementary School
publicmiddleK-8
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97305
7
Rating
Students
71
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Howard Street Charter
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
625 Marion St Ne, Salem, OR 97301
6.5
Rating
Students
184
Student-Teacher
184:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
999B Locust St Ne, Salem, OR 97301
6
Rating
Students
95
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Kalapuya Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2085 Wilmington Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304
5.4
Rating
Students
483
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
53%
Morningside Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3513 12Th St Se, Salem, OR 97302
5.2
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Wright Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se, Salem, OR 97302
5
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Sumpter Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
525 Rockwood St Se, Salem, OR 97306
4.8
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
42%
Brush College Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2623 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304
4.5
Rating
Students
250
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Straub Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1920 Wilmington Ave Nw, Salem, OR 97304
4.2
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
35%
Valley Inquiry Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97305
4.2
Rating
Students
149
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Pringle Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5500 Reed Ln Se, Salem, OR 97306
4.2
Rating
Students
488
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
41%
Myers Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2160 Jewel St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
4.2
Rating
Students
342
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Candalaria Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
935 Hansen Ave S, Salem, OR 97302
4.2
Rating
Students
271
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
West Salem High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1776 Titan Way, Salem, OR 97304
4.1
Rating
Students
1,606
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
22%
Walker Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1075 8Th St Nw, Salem, OR 97304
4
Rating
Students
571
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Eagle Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
999A Locust Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301
4
Rating
Students
150
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Chapman Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1500 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw, Salem, OR 97304
4
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Schirle Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4875 Justice Way S, Salem, OR 97302
4
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Judson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4512 Jones Rd S, Salem, OR 97302
3.9
Rating
Students
811
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
28%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Salem

Salem, Oregon is home to 57 schools serving over 31,869 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, Oregon?

There are 57 schools in Salem, serving 31,869 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 22.3:1.