For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 963 students in North Salem, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in North Salem, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in North Salem, NY are North Salem Middle School/high School and Pequenakonck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Salem, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in North Salem have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Salem, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Salem Middle School/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 June Rd
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5414
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Pequenakonck Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
173 June Rd
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5317
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5317
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Salem, NY?
The top ranked public schools in North Salem, NY include North Salem Middle School/high School and Pequenakonck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Salem?
2 public schools are located in North Salem.
What percentage of students in North Salem go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in North Salem are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Salem?
North Salem public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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