Welcome to Salem Public Schools!
Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Our leaders and our teachers are all passionate about education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement with equity and social-emotional needs as the lens we view all of our work through. We respect and value the racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity of our students and their families, and have a strong commitment to the Salem community. Salem Public Schools staff serve all of our students, regardless of ability or language. Salem Public Schools enrolls approximately 4,000 students across its eleven schools.
2025-26 Start/End Times
| School | Start Time | End Time | Early Release Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Elementary | 7:45 am | 2:20 pm | 11:05 am |
| Bentley Academy Innovation School | 7:40 am | 2:15 pm | 11:00 am |
| Carlton Innovation School | 8:35 am | 3:10 pm | 11:55 am |
| Collins Middle School | 8:30 am | 3:15 pm | 11:50 am |
| Early Childhood Center | 8:45 am | 2:50 pm | 11:00 am |
| Horace Mann Laboratory School | 7:40 am | 2:15 pm | 11:00 am |
| New Liberty Innovation School | 9:00 am | 3:45 pm | 12:20 pm |
| Salem High School | 7:45 am | 2:35 pm | 11:05 am |
| Salem Prep | 8:00 am | 2:25 pm | 11:20 am |
| Saltonstall K-5 | 8:30 am | 3:05 pm | 11:50 am |
| Witchcraft Heights Elementary School | 8:30 am | 3:05 pm | 11:50 am |
Start Dates for 2025-26
- Wednesday, Aug. 27:
- Carlton Innovation School grades 1-5
- Salem High School Grade 9
- Salem Prep Grade 9
- Thursday, Aug. 28:
- Grades 1-8
- New Liberty 9-12
- Salem High School 10-12
- Salem Prep 10-12
- Wednesday, Sept. 3: Carlton Kindergarten
- Thursday, Sept. 4: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Elementary Schools
Salem currently has six elementary schools serving grades K-5.
- Bates Elementary School
- Bentley Academy Innovation School (BAIS)
- Carlton Innovation School
- Horace Mann Laboratory School
- Saltonstall School
- Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
- Kindergarten Class at the Salem Early Childhood Center
Middle School
Salem has one middle school:
High Schools
Salem has one traditional high school and two alternative high schools.
Early Childhood Education
Salem offers a limited number of full and half-day spots through its early childhood center, serving ages 3 and 4 as well as pre-k offerings in the district
