Total enrollment
4,311
+82 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Salem
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
44,795
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,311
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
12
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 4,229 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,311 in SY 2024-25.
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.