For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 55 students in Salem, MA (there are 13 public schools, serving 5,045 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Salem, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Salem, MA is The Phoenix School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
Top-Ranked Salem Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28 Goodhue Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
145 Loring Ave
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
Gr: NS | 20 students
Salem, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
160 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-4773
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-4773
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Salem KinderCare (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
602 Loring Ave.
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-5800
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-5800
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Overview
This Town (Salem)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
55 Students
126,989 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
67%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
16 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,000
$26,435
Average Summer Program Cost
$315
$2,735
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$17,299
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
71%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
6%
# Black Students
10 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
18%
7%
# White Students
22 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
40%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
14 Students
33,480 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Salem, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Salem, MA is The Phoenix School.
How many private schools are located in Salem?
2 private schools are located in Salem.
What percentage of students in Salem go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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