For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,498 students in Salem, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, MA are Salem Academy Charter School, Saltonstall School and Collins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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
Rank: #22.
Saltonstall School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Collins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Grades: 6-8
| 612 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 middle schools in Salem, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, MA include Salem Academy Charter School, Saltonstall School and Collins Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem?
3 public middle schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Salem include: Collins Middle School vs. Salem Academy Charter School, Collins Middle School vs. Saltonstall School, Salem Academy Charter School vs. Collins Middle School
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