For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,708 students in 01880, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 590 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 01880, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01880, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 01880 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01880, MA 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 01880, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Memorial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1030 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Grades: K-4
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Woodville School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Walton
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Davidson Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Grades: K-4
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Galvin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Grades: 5-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #66.
Dolbeare
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Lowell Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hemlock Rd
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: n/an/a
11 Paul Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Grades: PK
| 135 students
01880, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crystal Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Grades: K-1
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01880, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01880, MA include Wakefield Memorial High School, Greenwood and Woodville School.
How many public schools are located in 01880?
8 public schools are located in 01880.
What percentage of students in 01880 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 01880 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01880?
01880 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).
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