Old Post Road

99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old Post Road ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Old Post Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Old Post Road's student population of 469 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Old Post Road ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Post Road is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#182 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
73%
41%
66%
44%
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Post Road's ranking?
Old Post Road is ranked #182 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Old Post Road often compared to?
Old Post Roadis often viewed alongside schools like Fisher by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Old Post Road?
469 students attend Old Post Road.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Old Post Road students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Post Road?
Old Post Road has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Old Post Road offer ?
Old Post Road offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Post Road part of?
Old Post Road is part of Walpole School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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