For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,167 students in Salem, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salem, IL are Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Selmaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salem have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salem, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Grades: 4-8
| 529 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hawthorn Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Selmaville Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Salem, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Grades: 5-8
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Salem, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Salem, IL include Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Selmaville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salem?
3 public elementary schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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