For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,395 students in Walpole, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 685 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Walpole, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Walpole, MA are Walpole High School, Fisher and Elm Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walpole, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Walpole have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walpole, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walpole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #22.
Fisher
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Gould Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Elm Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Norfolk County Agricultural
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Main Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0268
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0268
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
Eleanor N Johnson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Robbins Road
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7242
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7242
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Boyden
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1852 Washington Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daniel Feeney Preschool Center
Magnet School
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walpole, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Walpole, MA include Walpole High School, Fisher and Elm Street School.
How many public schools are located in Walpole?
7 public schools are located in Walpole.
What percentage of students in Walpole go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Walpole are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walpole?
Walpole public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Walpole are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Walpole include: Elm Street School vs. Fisher, Fisher vs. Elm Street School
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