For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,711 students in Wayland, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 178 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Wayland, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Wayland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Wayland, MA are Wayland High School, Loker School and Happy Hollow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayland, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wayland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wayland, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayland High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
264 Old Connecticut Path
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-7746
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-7746
Grades: 9-12
| 831 students
Rank: #22.
Loker School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8601
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8601
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Happy Hollow School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
63 Pequot Rd
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8641
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8641
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Wayland Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Main Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-6670
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-6670
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Claypit Hill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Adams Lane
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-3851
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-3851
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayland, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wayland, MA include Wayland High School, Loker School and Happy Hollow School. Wayland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Wayland, MA?
5 public schools are located in Wayland, MA.
What percentage of students in Wayland, MA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Wayland, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland, MA?
Wayland, MA public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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