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Salem Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 208 students in Salem, OH, 8% of all K-12 students in Salem, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Salem, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Salem Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Paul School
St. Paul School
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Catholic
925 E State St
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 337-3451
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Map of Salem Wesleyan Academy
Salem Wesleyan Academy
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
1095 Newgarden Ave
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-4819
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Salem, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Salem Christian Academy
Salem Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 54 students
Assembly of God
12824 Salem Warren Rd
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8467
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Salem, OH Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
208
Students
-2.8% (-6 students) 10-yr
7%
Students of Color
-12.5% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salem)
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,310 Schools
# Students
208 Students
231,311 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSalem, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025104195179
2024104183172
202394189174
2022120228185
202196218180
202066183171
201978188175
201878186172
201771228180
201671225178
201571208167
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% Students of Color
7%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalem, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20257%25%34%
20247%25%34%
202316%24%33%
202216%22%33%
202111%21%32%
202012%21%32%
20196%20%31%
20186%19%31%
20178%23%32%
20168%23%32%
20158%24%32%
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0.30
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSalem, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.300.580.65
20240.300.580.65
20230.460.560.65
20220.580.540.64
20210.470.540.64
20200.480.530.64
20190.370.510.63
20180.370.510.63
20170.420.480.61
20160.420.480.61
20150.420.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20253%5%9%
20243%5%9%
20236%4%9%
20229%3%8%
20216%3%9%
20206%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20202%9%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20173%8%7%
20163%8%7%
20153%8%8%
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# White Students
175 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
82%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202583%60%52%
202483%60%52%
202369%62%52%
202249%64%54%
202169%64%54%
202068%65%54%
201977%67%56%
201877%67%56%
201774%70%58%
201674%70%58%
201574%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
309 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
29 Students
54,126 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSalem, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202513%22%26%
202413%22%26%
202325%21%25%
202242%21%25%
202125%20%25%
202024%20%24%
201918%19%24%
201818%19%23%
201719%18%22%
201619%18%22%
201519%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
19,088 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSalem, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202310:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Salem, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Salem, OH is St. Paul 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?
8% of all K-12 students in Salem are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Salem?
100% of private schools in Salem are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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