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Best New Salem Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 137 students in New Salem, MA.

The top-ranked public school in New Salem, MA is Swift River. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Salem, MA public school have an score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in New Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in New Salem, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Swift River

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

201 Wendell Rd
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6926

Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in New Salem, MA?

The top-ranked public schools in New Salem, MA include Swift River.

How many public schools are located in New Salem?

1 public schools are located in New Salem.

What is the racial composition of students in New Salem?

New Salem public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).