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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Salem Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 70 public schools serving 38,281 students in Salem, OR (there are 31 private schools, serving 4,090 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Salem, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Salem, OR are Early College High School, Pratum Elementary School and Howard Street Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Salem, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Pratum Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8995 Sunnyview Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 362-8812
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Kalapuya Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2085 Wilmington Ave Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2110
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4060 Lone Oak Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3198
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3513 12th St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3173
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Sumpter Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 Rockwood St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3337
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Brush College Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2623 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3132
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Candalaria Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
935 Hansen Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3136
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Chapman Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3195
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2160 Jewel St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3175
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Schirle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4875 Justice Way S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3277
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Judson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4512 Jones Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1818.
Straub Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1920 Wilmington Ave Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Clear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7425 Meadowglen St N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1132 19th St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3143
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Pringle Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5500 Reed Ln Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3178
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1075 8th St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2323.
Grant Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
West Salem High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1776 Titan Way
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Whiteaker Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1605 Lockhaven Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Crossler Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 Davis Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3444
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2727.
Gubser Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6610 14th Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3275
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2828.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Battle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Waln Dr Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-2062
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3030.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4871 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3165
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 Venice St Se
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-5570
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 46th Pl Se
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3332
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3333.
Mcnary High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
595 Chemawa Rd N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3233
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3434.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 Pringle Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3206
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3535.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Salem, OR include Early College High School, Pratum Elementary School and Howard Street Charter.
How many public schools are located in Salem?
70 public schools are located in Salem.
What percentage of students in Salem go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?

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