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Salem Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 42 students in Salem, MA, 1% of all K-12 students in Salem, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Salem Private Schools (2026-27)

The Phoenix School Photo
The Phoenix School
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Alternative School
28 Goodhue Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
(4)
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Map of The Greenhouse School
The Greenhouse School
Gr: NS | 20 students
Montessori School
145 Loring Ave
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 745-4549
(2)
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Salem, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Catholic
160 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-4773
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Salem KinderCare Photo
Salem KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
602 Loring Ave.
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-5800
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Salem, MA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
42
Students
$29,000
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
48%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salem)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
854 Schools
# Students
42 Students
126,294 Students
% Students of Color
48%
32%
0.66
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
6%
# Black Students
10 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
23%
7%
# White Students
22 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
51%
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
2 Students
33,181 Students
% of Others Students
5%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
15,784 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
68%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,000
$26,570
Average Summer Program Cost
$340
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$18,660
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 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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