For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 827 students in 02451, MA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 02451 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02451, MA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02451, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
494 Lincoln Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02451, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02451, MA include Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02451?
2 public elementary schools are located in 02451.
What is the racial composition of students in 02451?
02451 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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