For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 925 students in West Salem, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Salem, OH are Northwestern Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Salem, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary 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
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Middle 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
| 289 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 elementary schools in West Salem, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Salem, OH include Northwestern Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Salem?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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