Salem Woods Elementary School

Salem Woods Elementary serves 477 students in grades PK through 5 in Monroe, Washington. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — placing it 43rd among 2,225 public schools statewide. That means Salem Woods outperforms 98% of Washington schools, a standing that holds regardless of grade level or school type.

Academic performance scores a 9.2 out of 10, but growth is the standout metric: a 9.7 out of 10 signals that students here are advancing faster than baseline expectations — a meaningful indicator of instructional quality beyond raw test results. Within Monroe, Salem Woods ranks first among the city's seven public schools. Among Washington's 1,202 elementary schools specifically, it sits at #42, evidence that its strength is consistent across both the full state pool and the elementary-only comparison.

A student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable, which likely supports the school's ability to sustain high growth year over year. For families comparing elementary options in the Monroe area, Salem Woods is the area's top-performing public school by a clear margin — and one of the strongest elementary programs in the entire state.

Located in a rural area, Salem Woods 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.