Best Schools in South Salem, NY
South Salem, NY has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,755 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 75%, so schools in South Salem meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Salem, NY
The top high schools in South Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Jay High School
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Projected Test Scores
Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
2. Fox Lane High School
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Bedford Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1241 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Salem, NY
The top middle schools in South Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Jay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
2. Fox Lane Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Bedford Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Salem, NY
The top elementary schools in South Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Increase Miller Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
2. Pound Ridge Elementary School
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Bedford Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 238 Students
3. Meadow Pond Elementary School
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Katonah-lewisboro Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
4. Thistlewaithe Learning Center
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Thistlewaithe Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 101 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Salem, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Salem, NY has a total population of 6,729 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Salem, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Salem, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Salem, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Salem, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Salem, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Salem, NY
How many schools are in South Salem, NY?
South Salem, NY has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,755 students in total.
How do schools in South Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in South Salem score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 75%, so on average schools in South Salem meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Salem?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 79%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 76%
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 72%
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 74%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 64%
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in South Salem
1 of 1 schools in South Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in South Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.