For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,325 students in Salem, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 208 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Salem, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Salem, OH are Salem High School, West Branch Early Learning Center and Reilly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Salem, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 E 6th St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8905
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8905
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
West Branch Early Learning Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14405 Pricetown Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 938-4500
Grades: K-2
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Reilly Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
491 Reilly Ave
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8921
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8921
Grades: 3-4
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Merle Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8925
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8925
Grades: 5-6
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Salem Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 6th St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8914
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8914
Grades: 7-8
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Buckeye Ave
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8917
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8917
Grades: K-2
| 434 students
Salem, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14003 W South Range Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 337-7996
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 337-7996
Grades: PK-2
| 188 students
H E Mullins Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
1200 E 6th St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8940
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
838 Prospect St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8919
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8919
Grades: 4-6
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salem, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Salem, OH include Salem High School, West Branch Early Learning Center and Reilly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Salem?
6 public schools are located in Salem.
What percentage of students in Salem go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Salem include: Reilly Elementary School vs. Buckeye Elementary School
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