I have to say I debated about publishing this list.

What list?

The best schools in Salem-Keizer defined strictly by the test data of the recent report card that came out.  One of the most difficult things about being a real estate agent is everyone wants to know what is THE BEST school, as if there really is one.  Best is a subjective concept and the fact is that you can have an exceptional school that has a difficult class one year that may pull test scores down.  It also seems like a bit of a slap in the face to the teachers who work in some of our schools without the economic advantages.  Exceptional as well as average teaching happens at every school.

I decided to go ahead and write a post because I think parents are capable of sorting this out.  When you are considering schools as part of your home buying experience, you generally want to pick an area that has a long history of strong schools.  This goes hand in hand with good resale and desirable neighborhoods, and yes, they tend to be more expensive.  I can tell you that this list flip flops year to year, but generally these schools are always up there.  For those of you on a budget, I also encourage parents to look at areas with improving schools.  If you have the time to get involved and be a parent volunteer you can help to contribute to making that school even better.

Anyway…without further ado…

The top 10 elementary schools in Salem-Keizer

  1. Clear Lake (Keizer)
  2. Rosedale (south Salem)
  3. Schirle (south Salem)
  4. Candalaria (south Salem)
  5. Chapman Hill (west Salem)
  6. Sumpter (south Salem)
  7. Morningside (south Salem)
  8. Optimum Learning Center (Charter school Keizer)
  9. McKinley (south Salem)
  10. Gubser (Keizer)

The top 5 middle schools in Salem-Keizer

  1. Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School (Charter school)
  2. Judson (south Salem)
  3. Howard Street (Charter school)
  4. Walker (west Salem)
  5. Crossler (south Salem)

The top 3 high schools in Salem

  1. Sprague (south Salem)
  2. West Salem
  3. McNary (Keizer)

If you are wanting to relocate to Salem Oregon and want to learn more about our local schools, you can read more about them at at the Salem-Keizer site.

2 Comments

  1. So, one of the ways to improve Salem schools would be to encourage people to buy on, and invest in, the North Side of Salem. Do you have a strategy for contributing to the city’s wellbeing in this way?

    • I don’t understand your comment.

      Do I have a strategy for improving Salem’s schools via the sale of real estate? No.

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