Public schools in Salem, NJ
6 open public schools with an address in Salem, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,710
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Salem public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Salem, NJ: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,710 students, an average of 285 per school. The largest campus is Salem Middle School (472 students), and the largest elementary school is John Fenwick Academy (387).
Salem City School District operates the most schools here (3), and 4 regular districts have at least one Salem campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 62% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Salem
Elementary schools in Salem
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsinboro Township School Elsinboro Township School District | PK–08 | 105 | 6.4:1 | |
| John Fenwick Academy Salem City School District | PK–02 | 387 | 16.8:1 | |
| Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School The Lower Alloways Creek School District | PK–08 | 183 | 9:1 | |
| Mannington Township Elementary School Mannington Township School District | PK–08 | 170 | 8.5:1 |
Middle schools in Salem
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Middle School Salem City School District | 03–08 | 472 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Salem
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School Salem City School District | 09–12 | 393 | 11.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.2%
- Hispanic16%
- Black47.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Salem schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,710 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Salem
How many public schools are in Salem, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Salem: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,710 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Salem?
Schools with an address in Salem belong to 4 education agencies, led by Salem City School District (3 schools), Elsinboro Township School District (1 school), Mannington Township School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Salem?
Salem High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Salem, with 393 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Salem?
No school with an address in Salem is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Salem schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Salem public schools is 10.1:1, lower than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Salem guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities