Best 02451 Massachusetts Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 803 students in 02451, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 02451, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02451, MA are Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02451 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 02451, MA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02451, MA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
494 Lincoln Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765
Grades: K-5
| 334 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 02451, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02451, MA include Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02451, MA?
2 public schools are located in 02451, MA.
What percentage of students in 02451, MA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 02451, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02451, MA?
02451, MA public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

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