For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 306 students in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.55, which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
466 Mcgilchrist St Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3167
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem, OR include Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Central, Salem?
the neighborhood of South Central, Salem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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