Top 3 Best 01970 Massachusetts Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,498 students in 01970, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in 01970, MA are Salem Academy Charter School, New Liberty Innovation School and Salem Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 01970 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 01970, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 01970 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01970, MA Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Grades: 6-12
| 488 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
New Liberty Innovation School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Salem Prep High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 01970 Massachusetts

01970, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Grades: K-8
| 480 students
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 01970, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in 01970, MA include Salem Academy Charter School, New Liberty Innovation School and Salem Prep High School.
How many public high schools are located in 01970?
4 public high schools are located in 01970.
What is the racial composition of students in 01970?
01970 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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