Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0North Salem’s public schools outscore 79% of New York districts
In North Salem, 56% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Salem, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 87% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Salem’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 238 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Salem’s, its schools beat 38%, lower than their 79% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $46,975 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is North Salem Middle School/High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Salem’s grade
A−: better than 79% of New York school districts, #121 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Salem, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in North Salem
Pequenakonck Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in North Salem
Pequenakonck Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 9:1 students per teacher
1st grade in North Salem
Pequenakonck Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 9:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in North Salem
Pequenakonck Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in North Salem
Pequenakonck Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in North Salem
Pequenakonck Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in North Salem
Pequenakonck Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in North Salem
North Salem Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 492 students · 7:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Salem
North Salem Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 492 students · 7:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Salem
North Salem Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 492 students · 7:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Salem
North Salem Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 492 students · 7:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Salem
North Salem Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 492 students · 7:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Salem
North Salem Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 492 students · 7:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Salem
North Salem Middle School/High School
Grades 6–12 · 492 students · 7:1 students per teacher
North Salem’s public schools are run by North Salem Central School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
North Salem vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share North Salem’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Salem | A− | North Salem Central |
| Somers | A | Somers Central |
| Lewisboro | A | Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free |
| Southeast | C+ | Brewster Central |
Ridgefield, CT borders North Salem but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in North Salem
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Salem’s schools
Are North Salem’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Salem children attend outscore 79% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #121 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 38%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Salem in?
North Salem Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 937 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
What is North Salem’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in North Salem Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does North Salem spend per student?
$46,975 in North Salem Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What North Salem families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Salem → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.