For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,056 students in Wakefield, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wakefield, MA is Galvin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wakefield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wakefield, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wakefield, MA include Galvin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wakefield?
1 public middle schools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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