For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,899 students in Salem, IL (there are , serving 53 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Salem, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Salem, IL are Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Selmaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Salem, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Grades: 4-8
| 529 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hawthorn Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Selmaville Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Salem Community High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Grades: 9-12
| 732 students
Salem, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Grades: 5-8
| 109 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salem, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Salem, IL include Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Selmaville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Salem?
4 public schools are located in Salem.
What percentage of students in Salem go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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