For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,878 students in Salem, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Salem, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Salem, IL are Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Salem Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Salem, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Gr: 4-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Gr: K-3 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Salem Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Selmaville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Salem, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Salem, IL include Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Salem Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Salem?
4 public schools are located in Salem.
What percentage of students in Salem go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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