For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 691 students in Wellesley, MA. The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wellesley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in Wellesley, MA?
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in Wellesley?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wellesley.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellesley?
Wellesley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wellesley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wellesley include: Hunnewell vs. Sprague Elementary School, Sprague Elementary School vs. Hunnewell, Sprague Elementary School vs. John D Hardy
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