For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 691 students in Wellesley, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 803 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in Wellesley, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Wellesley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Wellesley, 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.
Wellesley, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wellesley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wellesley, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John D Hardy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
293 Weston Rd
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Hunnewell
Magnet School
(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
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Sprague Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 School Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wellesley, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wellesley, MA include John D Hardy, Hunnewell and Sprague Elementary School. Wellesley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Wellesley?
3 public schools are located in Wellesley.
What percentage of students in Wellesley go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in Wellesley are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wellesley?
Wellesley public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wellesley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wellesley include: Sprague Elementary School vs. Hunnewell, Hunnewell vs. Sprague Elementary School, Sprague Elementary School vs. John D Hardy
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