The Salemwood elementary school is located just down the road from Malden High School. The school educates around 1200 students serving grades K through eight and has over 100 staff members. It has a special education program for students with special needs as well as programs for Sheltered English Immersion students.

The Salemwood School also provides after school programs for children. It has Citizen School, which offers participating students hands-on apprenticeships, community explorations and homework investment time. It also has an active arts program in which children can participate in productions such as "Annie."