For the 2026 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 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swift River
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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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