For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,243 students in Stoneham, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 600 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Stoneham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Stoneham, MA are South, Stoneham High School and Robin Hood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoneham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Stoneham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stoneham, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Summer Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Grades: PK-4
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Stoneham High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Robin Hood
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Oak Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Colonial Park
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Avalon Road
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Stoneham Central Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Grades: 5-8
| 709 students
Stoneham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
36 Pomeworth Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3860
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3860
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stoneham, MA?
How many public schools are located in Stoneham, MA?
5 public schools are located in Stoneham, MA.
What percentage of students in Stoneham, MA go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Stoneham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stoneham, MA?
Stoneham, MA public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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