For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,597 students in Wakefield, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 590 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Wakefield, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, MA are Wakefield Memorial High School, Greenwood and Woodville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wakefield, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1030 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Grades: K-4
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Woodville School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Walton
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Davidson Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Grades: K-4
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Galvin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Grades: 5-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #66.
Dolbeare
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Lowell Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hemlock Rd
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School
Magnet School
11 Paul Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420
Grades: PK
| 121 students
Wakefield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crystal Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6465
Grades: K-1
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wakefield, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, MA include Wakefield Memorial High School, Greenwood and Woodville School.
How many public schools are located in Wakefield?
8 public schools are located in Wakefield.
What percentage of students in Wakefield go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Wakefield are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wakefield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wakefield include: Woodville School vs. Dolbeare, Dolbeare vs. Woodville School, Greenwood vs. Dolbeare
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