Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR (2026)

Best Central Area Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 857 students in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR.

The neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR public middle schools have a of 0.61, which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 0.57.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Howard Street Charter

Charter School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408

Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #22.

Parrish Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
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802 Capitol St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3210

Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR?

The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR include Howard Street Charter and Parrish Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem?

2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem?

the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).