For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,682 students in Salem, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Salem, NJ are Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Salem have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Salem, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mannington Township Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Route 45
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-1078
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Elsinboro Township School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
631 Salem Fort Elfsborg Road
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3817
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
967 Main St Canton
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2707
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Walnut St
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 New Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-2700
Grades: 3-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
183 Smith Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Salem, NJ 08079
(856) 935-4100
Grades: PK-2
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Salem, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Salem, NJ include Mannington Township Elementary School, Elsinboro Township School and Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Salem?
6 public schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Salem include: Salem Middle School vs. Mannington Township Elementary School, Mannington Township Elementary School vs. Salem Middle School
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