Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, MA (2025-26)

Best Salem Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,520 students in Salem, MA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, MA are Salem Academy Charter School, Salem Prep High School and Saltonstall School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salem, MA public middle schools have an score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Salem Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
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45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105

Gr: 6-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #22.

Salem Prep High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171

Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #33.

Saltonstall School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
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211 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297

Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #44.

Collins Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
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29 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191

Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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Salem, Massachusetts 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260

Gr: K-5

Bentley Elementary School (Closed 2016)

25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260

Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Nathaniel Bowditch (Closed 2023)

79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290

Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Nathaniel Bowditch Elementary School (Closed 2023)

79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290

Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

New Liberty Charter School Of Salem (Closed 2023)

Charter School

2 East India Square, Suite 200
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470

Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Salem Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2023)

77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123

Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salem, MA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, MA include Salem Academy Charter School, Salem Prep High School and Saltonstall School.

How many public middle schools are located in Salem?

4 public middle schools are located in Salem.

What is the racial composition of students in Salem?

Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Salem include: Collins Middle School vs. Salem Academy Charter School, Collins Middle School vs. Saltonstall School, Salem Academy Charter School vs. Collins Middle School