Total enrollment
4,311
-154 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
12 schools in Salem
Massachusetts · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Massachusetts, 12 sit inside Salem, collectively enrolling about 4,311 students (7 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high).
7-year change in Salem
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 45%
% Hispanic
49%
was 39%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates | Elementary | PK-05 | 410 |
| Bentley Academy Innovation School | Elementary | PK-05 | 286 |
| Carlton | Elementary | KG-05 | 247 |
| Collins Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 611 |
| Horace Mann Laboratory | Elementary | PK-05 | 293 |
| New Liberty Innovation School | High | 09-12 | 36 |
| Salem Academy Charter School | High | 06-12 | 480 |
| Salem Early Childhood | Elementary | PK-PK | 106 |
| Salem High | High | 09-12 | 952 |
| Salem Prep High School | High | 09-12 | 23 |
| Saltonstall School | Elementary | KG-08 | 412 |
| Witchcraft Heights | Elementary | KG-05 | 455 |
About Salem
Public education in Salem, Massachusetts runs across 12 schools that serves roughly 4,311 students. By footprint, Salem sits in the medium-population bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.
Average school size in Salem is around 359 students, 28% meaningfully below the Massachusetts average of about 501.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 3%: 4,465 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,311 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Salem lost 1 school, going from 13 to 12. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 39% to 49%.
On this page, the community for Salem discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.