Best Waltham Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,816 students in Waltham, MA.

The top ranked public high school in Waltham, MA is Waltham Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waltham, MA public high school have an score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Waltham have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.

Waltham, MA public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Waltham Sr High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Waltham, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Waltham Sr High School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
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Top 50%

617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5445

Gr: 9-12 | 1,816 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ezra C Fitch Elementary School (Closed 2004)

14 Ash Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665

Gr: 5-6 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 41%

Jonathan Bright Elementary School (Closed 2009)

260 Grove Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645

Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Phineas Lawrence Elementary School (Closed 2004)

258 Trapelo Rd
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654

Gr: PK | 81 students Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Waltham, MA?

The top ranked public high schools in Waltham, MA include Waltham Sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Waltham?

1 public high schools are located in Waltham.

What is the racial composition of students in Waltham?

Waltham public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).