For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,756 students in Wilmington, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 372 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA are Wilmington High School, North Intermediate and West Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilmington, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
159 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Gr: 4-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
West Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Gr: 4-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shawsheen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Gr: 1-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Woburn Street
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
227 Woburn Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Gr: 1-3 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
17 Boutwell Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Gr: PK-K | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA include Wilmington High School, North Intermediate and West Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Wilmington?
7 public schools are located in Wilmington.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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