For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,013 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem, OR public schools have a diversity score of 0.61, which is more than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
466 Richmond Ave Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3180
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3180
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
410 14th St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3134
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem, OR include Richmond Elementary School, Bush Elementary School and Roberts High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem?
the neighborhood of Southeast Salem, Salem public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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