For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Museum Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1171
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1297
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1191
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Salem, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1260
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
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
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 825-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
77 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1123
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, Salem Academy Charter School vs. Collins Middle School, Collins Middle School vs. Saltonstall School
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