For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 489 students in Salem, MA.
The top ranked public charter school in Salem, MA is Salem Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, MA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Salem, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Grades: 6-12
| 489 students
Salem, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Grades: K-8
| 480 students
New Liberty Charter School Of Salem (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Salem, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Salem, MA include Salem Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Salem?
1 public charter schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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