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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Salem Central School District is the major district for students living in Salem.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Salem and other districts in Washington County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Salem and other districts in Washington County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Salem residents, age 25 and older
41
Less than 9th
66
9–12, no diploma
615
HS grad / GED
400
Some college
308
Associate’s
315
Bachelor’s
323
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Salem
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Adirondack Community College
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Skidmore College