Northwestern Elementary School

Northwestern Elementary School serves 636 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in West Salem, Ohio. It earns a composite score of 8.9 out of 10 — rated Excellent — and ranks #183 out of 3,440 Ohio public schools. The school outperforms 95% of public schools statewide and places #118 among 1,742 Ohio elementary schools.

Two scores drive that standing. A 9.2 academic score reflects strong classroom results across every grade level. The 9.6 growth score is the sharper indicator — it shows students at Northwestern gain ground faster year over year than most Ohio peers, a result that holds regardless of where a child started.

Northwestern claims the top spot among the three public schools in West Salem. At a student-teacher ratio of 17.7 to 1, classes stay manageable and support the kind of individual progress those growth numbers suggest. For families weighing elementary options in this part of Ohio, the combination of high academic performance and an exceptional growth record makes Northwestern one of the strongest early-grade schools in the state.

Located in a rural area, Northwestern Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.