For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,786 students in Wilmington, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 372 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA are Wilmington High School, North Intermediate and Shawsheen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Wilmington, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
159 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: #22.
North Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Grades: 4-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Shawsheen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Grades: PK-3
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
West Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Woburn Street
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
227 Woburn Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Grades: K-3
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boutwell
Magnet School
17 Boutwell Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Grades: PK-K
| 143 students
Wilmington, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
182 Wildwood Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6010
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6010
Grades: PK-K
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA include Wilmington High School, North Intermediate and Shawsheen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wilmington?
7 public schools are located in Wilmington.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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