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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 Score10%
ELA Assessment Score18%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 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 2,380 students at Mckay High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Waldo Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2805 Lansing Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97301
1.8
Rating
Students
997
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
10%
Stephens Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4962 Haysville Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97305
1.8
Rating
Students
1,014
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
Swegle Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1751 Aguilas Ct Ne, Salem, OR 97301
1.8
Rating
Students
496
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
16%
North Salem High School
publichighGrade 9-12
765 14Th St Ne, Salem, OR 97301
1.7
Rating
Students
2,107
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
9%
Richmond Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
466 Richmond Ave Se, Salem, OR 97301
1.7
Rating
Students
242
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Washington Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3165 Lansing Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97303
1.7
Rating
Students
365
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Hoover Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1104 Savage Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97301
1.7
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Roberts High School
publichighGrade 7-12
3620 State St Se, Salem, OR 97301
1.5
Rating
Students
515
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Mckay High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2440 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97305
1.4
Rating
Students
2,380
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
6%
Houck Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1155 Connecticut, Salem, OR 97301
1.4
Rating
Students
830
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
8%
Eyre Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4868 Buffalo Dr Se, Salem, OR 97301
1.3
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
11%
Hallman Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4000 Deerhaven Dr Ne, Salem, OR 97303
1.2
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Four Corners Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
500 Elma Ave Se, Salem, OR 97317
1.2
Rating
Students
362
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Scott Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4700 Arizona Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97305
1.2
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
9%
Auburn Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4612 Auburn Rd Ne, Salem, OR 97301
1
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
6%
Highland Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
530 Highland Ave Ne, Salem, OR 97303
1
Rating
Students
263
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Oregon School For The Deaf
publichighK-12
999A Locust St Ne, Salem, OR 97301
0
Rating
Students
86
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

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.