For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,266 students in West Salem, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in West Salem, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in West Salem, OH are Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Northwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Salem, OH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
West Salem, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Salem, OH?
The top ranked public schools in West Salem, OH include Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Northwestern High School.
How many public schools are located in West Salem?
3 public schools are located in West Salem.
What percentage of students in West Salem go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in West Salem are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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