For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 734 students in Wellesley, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 798 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in Wellesley, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wellesley, MA are Hunnewell, John D Hardy and Sprague Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellesley, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wellesley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wellesley, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hunnewell
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28 Cameron Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
John D Hardy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
293 Weston Rd
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Sprague Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 School Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wellesley, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wellesley, MA include Hunnewell, John D Hardy and Sprague Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wellesley, MA?
3 public schools are located in Wellesley, MA.
What percentage of students in Wellesley, MA go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in Wellesley, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wellesley, MA?
Wellesley, MA public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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