For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,882 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Salem, IL (2025)
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
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Gr: 4-8 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Salem, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Gr: 9-12
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Gr: 5-8 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 1%
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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