Stoneham School District

149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Stoneham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 94 students in Stoneham School District.
Public Preschools in Stoneham School District have a diversity score of 0.55, which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 0.68.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
568 Schools
# Students
2,338 Students
205,107 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
17,560 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Stoneham School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#124 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
51%
42%
55%
44%
51%
44%
92%
89.2%
(2022-23)
18.7%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
31%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
73%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,197. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,053 is higher than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$23,079 MM
Spending
$96 MM
$25,209 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,173
$25,197
Spending / Student
$41,053
$27,523

Best Stoneham School District Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Recent Articles

How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
Learn how teacher movement between grade levels affects continuity, experience, instruction, and school stability, plus the questions parents should ask about staffing patterns before choosing a public school today.
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
Discover what school arrival and dismissal reveal about safety, supervision, organization, communication, student behavior, transportation, and school climate before choosing the right public school for your child and family.
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should siblings attend the same public school? Learn when academic needs, learning styles, programs, social fit, support services, and individual interests may make different schools better choices for children.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,338 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Quick Links