For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,421 students in Salem City, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Salem City, VA are Fort Lewis Elementary School, South Salem Elementary School and West Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Salem City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 West Main St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6594
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6594
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Salem Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Carolyn Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2478
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2478
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Salem Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 N Bruffey St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2503
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2503
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Mason's Cove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3370 Bradshaw Rd
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6530
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #55.
East Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1765 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-7001
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
G.w. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Fourth St
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2492
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-2492
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Glenvar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4507 Malus Dr
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6540
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 387-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Salem City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arnold R. Burton Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1760 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Salem City, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Salem City, VA include Fort Lewis Elementary School, South Salem Elementary School and West Salem Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Salem City?
7 public preschools are located in Salem City.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City?
Salem City public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Salem City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Salem City include: South Salem Elementary School vs. West Salem Elementary School, West Salem Elementary School vs. South Salem Elementary School, Fort Lewis Elementary School vs. Glenvar Elementary School
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