For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 356 students in Salem, NH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Salem, NH are The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School and Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Salem have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Salem, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 Keewaydin Drive
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 912-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Salem, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24 School St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Gr: 1-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Salem, NH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Salem, NH include The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School and Arts Academy Of New Hampshire Chartered Public High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Salem?
2 public charter schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
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