For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,708 students in Wakefield, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 590 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Wakefield, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, MA are Wakefield Memorial High School, Greenwood and Woodville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wakefield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Memorial High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Greenwood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1030 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Gr: K-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Woodville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Walton
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Davidson Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Galvin Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Gr: 5-8 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Dolbeare
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Lowell Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Gr: K-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hemlock Rd
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
11 Paul Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Gr: PK | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Wakefield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crystal Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Gr: K-1 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wakefield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, MA include Wakefield Memorial High School, Greenwood and Woodville School.
How many public schools are located in Wakefield?
8 public schools are located in Wakefield.
What percentage of students in Wakefield go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Wakefield are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wakefield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wakefield include: Woodville School vs. Dolbeare, Dolbeare vs. Woodville School, Greenwood vs. Dolbeare
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