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#456 of 480 schools in NH
Salem Preschool
School · Salem School District · Salem, NH
A school in Salem, NH serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
24 School Street, Salem, NH 03079
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Salem.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salem Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,339
Median home value
$438,500
Median rent
$1,487/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Kid Start KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Wonder Years Learning Center-salemPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Growing Years Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Merrimack Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Salem School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Preschool is listed in Salem School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Preschool
Salem Preschool is a public school in Salem, NH, part of Salem School District, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 480 schools in NH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Preschool
What grades does Salem Preschool serve?
Salem Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Salem Preschool?
Salem Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Preschool is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem Preschool rank in NH?
Salem Preschool ranks #456 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Salem Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Salem Preschool a charter school?
No, Salem Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Preschool a Title I school?
No, Salem Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Preschool?
7.2% of students at Salem Preschool qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Phone
- (603) 893-7064
- Area population (ZIP 03079)
- 30,646
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03079; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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