For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 488 students in Salem, MA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Salem, MA is Salem Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, MA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Salem have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Salem, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Salem, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
New Liberty Charter School Of Salem (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Salem, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Salem, MA include Salem Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Salem?
1 public charter schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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