For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 137 students in New Salem, MA.
The top ranked public school in New Salem, MA is Swift River. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Salem, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in New Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Salem, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swift River
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Wendell Rd
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6926
New Salem, MA 01355
(978) 544-6926
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Salem, MA?
The top ranked public schools in New Salem, MA include Swift River.
How many public schools are located in New Salem?
1 public schools are located in New Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in New Salem?
New Salem public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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