Top 10 Best Salem Public Schools (2021)
For the 2021 school year, there are 69 public schools serving 42,511 students in Salem, OR. Salem has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
The top ranked public schools in Salem, OR are Early College High School, Howard Street Charter and Kalapuya Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Top Salem, OR Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Early College High School Alternative School4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4801
Grades: 9-12 | 202 students
- Rank: #22.Howard Street Charter Charter School710 Howard St Se
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8 | 166 students
- Rank: #33.Kalapuya Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 76%2085 Wilmington Ave NwRank:10/Top 10%10
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2110
Grades: K-5 | 600 students
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- Rank: #44.Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School Charter School999b Locust St Ne
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8 | 99 students
- Rank: #55.Pratum Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%8995 Sunnyview Rd NeRank:10/Top 10%10
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Grades: 1-8 | 75 students
- Rank: #66.Candalaria Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%935 Hansen Ave SRank:9/Top 20%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Grades: K-5 | 342 students
- Rank: #77.Straub Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 73%1920 Wilmington Ave NwRank:9/Top 20%10
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Grades: 6-8 | 628 students
- Rank: #88.Optimum Learning Environment Charter School Charter School7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5 | 128 students
- Rank: #99.West Salem High School Math: 48% | Reading: 79%1776 Titan WayRank:9/Top 20%10
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Grades: 9-12 | 1,810 student
- Rank: #1010.Clear Lake Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 65-69%7425 Meadowglen NRank:9/Top 20%10
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Grades: K-5 | 396 students
- Rank: #1111.Sprague High School Math: 46% | Reading: 84%2373 Kuebler Blvd SRank:9/Top 20%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3261
Grades: 9-12 | 1,727 student
- Rank: #1212.Walker Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 66%1075 8th St NwRank:9/Top 20%10
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Grades: 6-8 | 669 students
- Rank: #1313.Whiteaker Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 62%1605 Lockhaven Dr NeRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Grades: 6-8 | 786 students
- Rank: #1414.Schirle Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 62%4875 Justice Way SRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Grades: K-5 | 460 students
- Rank: #1515.Wright Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 59%4060 Lone Oak Rd SeRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Grades: K-5 | 404 students
- Rank: #1616.Sumpter Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 63%525 Rockwood St SeRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Grades: K-5 | 547 students
- Rank: #1717.Morningside Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%3513 12th St SeRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Grades: K-5 | 376 students
- Rank: #1818.Judson Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 66%4512 Jones Rd SRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Grades: 6-8 | 954 students
- Rank: #1919.South Salem High School Math: 39% | Reading: 78%1910 Church St SeRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3252
Grades: 9-12 | 1,949 student
- Rank: #20-2120.- 21.Chapman Hill Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%1500 Doaks Ferry Rd NwRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3195
Grades: K-5 | 406 students
- Rank: #20-2120.- 21.Valley Inquiry Charter School Charter School5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5 | 167 students
- Rank: #2222.Mckinley Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%466 Mcgilchrist St SeRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Grades: K-5 | 323 students
- Rank: #2323.Mcnary High School Math: 36% | Reading: 78%595 Chemawa Rd NRank:8/Top 30%10
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Grades: 9-12 | 2,016 students
- Rank: #2424.Crossler Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 64%1155 Davis Rd SRank:7/Top 50%10
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Grades: 6-8 | 843 students
- Rank: #2525.Brush College Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%2623 Doaks Ferry Rd NwRank:7/Top 50%10
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3132
Grades: K-5 | 273 students
- Rank: #2626.Englewood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%1132 19th St NeRank:7/Top 50%10
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Grades: K-5 | 382 students
- Rank: #2727.Mckay High School Math: 32% | Reading: 70%2440 Lancaster Dr NeRank:6/Top 50%10
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3080
Grades: 9-12 | 2,415 students
- Rank: #2828.Gubser Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 53%6610 14th Ave NeRank:6/Top 50%10
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3275
Grades: K-5 | 589 students
- Rank: #2929.North Salem High School Math: 32% | Reading: 63%765 14th St NeRank:6/Top 50%10
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3241
Grades: 9-12 | 1,783 student
- Rank: #3030.Pringle Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 49%5500 Reed Ln SeRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Grades: K-5 | 600 students
- Rank: #3131.Forest Ridge Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%7905 June Reid Pl NeRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: K-5 | 237 students
- Rank: #3232.Battle Creek Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 52%1640 Waln Dr SeRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Grades: K-5 | 599 students
- Rank: #3333.Salem Heights Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%3495 Liberty Rd SRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3187
Grades: K-5 | 332 students
- Rank: #3434.Eagle Charter School Charter School999a Locust Ave Ne
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50%10
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Grades: K-5 | 144 students
- Rank: #3535.Yoshikai Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 37%4900 Jade St NeRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3438
Grades: K-5 | 559 students
- Show 34 more public schools in Salem, OR (out of 69 total schools)
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