For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 916 students in West Salem, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Salem, OH are Northwestern Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Salem, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
West Salem, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Gr: K-5 | 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Salem, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Salem, OH include Northwestern Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Salem?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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