For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 863 students in 02482, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 793 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 02482, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02482, MA are John D Hardy, Hunnewell and Sprague Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02482 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02482, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02482, MA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John D Hardy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
293 Weston Rd
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Hunnewell
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28 Cameron Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Sprague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 School Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02482, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02482, MA include John D Hardy, Hunnewell and Sprague Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02482?
3 public schools are located in 02482.
What percentage of students in 02482 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 02482 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02482?
02482 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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