Salem Elementary School
Salem, NY · Salem Central School District · Grades PK-6
1,303rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Salem Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Salem Elementary School 1,303rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Salem Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Salem Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 302 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 92.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 5.6% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Salem Elementary School
Typical home value $234K in zip 12865 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Salem Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Argyle Elementary SchoolArgyle Central School District · 9.3 mi away1,262nd of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 57% - 5Greenwich Elementary SchoolGreenwich Central School District · 10.2 mi away1,187th of 2,326
ELA 55% · Math 55% - 3Cambridge Elementary SchoolCambridge Central School District · 10.8 mi away1,644th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 49% - 6Floyd Harwood Elementary SchoolHartford Central School District · 13.4 mi away1,102nd of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 64% - 6Schuylerville Elementary SchoolSchuylerville Central School District · 13.9 mi away1,067th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 59% - 4Hudson Falls Intermediate SchoolHudson Falls Central School District · 15.4 mi away1,599th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 41% - –Margaret Murphy Kindergarten CenterHudson Falls Central School District · 15.8 mi away
- 2Granville Elementary SchoolGranville Central School District · 15.9 mi away2,085th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Salem Elementary School in?
Salem Elementary School is part of the Salem Central School District district in Salem, New York.
Is Salem Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Salem Elementary School 1,303rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Salem Elementary School?
White 92%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 2% (302 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Salem Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12865 is $234K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.