Best Salem Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 480 students in Salem, MA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Salem, MA is Salem Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, MA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Salem have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Salem, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Congress St., Shetland Park
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-2105
Gr: 6-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Salem, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Salem, MA include Salem Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Salem?
1 public charter schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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