For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,390 students in Wakefield, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wakefield, MA are Greenwood, Woodville School and Walton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wakefield, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: K-4
| 228 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-4
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Wakefield, 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 elementary schools in Wakefield, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wakefield, MA include Greenwood, Woodville School and Walton.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wakefield?
5 public elementary schools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wakefield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wakefield include: Woodville School vs. Dolbeare, Dolbeare vs. Woodville School, Greenwood vs. Dolbeare
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