For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,400 students in Wakefield, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wakefield, MA are Greenwood, Woodville School and Walton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wakefield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Greenwood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1030 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6460
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Woodville School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6469
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Walton
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Davidson Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6494
Gr: K-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Galvin Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410
Gr: 5-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Dolbeare
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Lowell Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480
Gr: K-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wakefield, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wakefield, MA include Greenwood, Woodville School and Walton.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wakefield?
5 public elementary schools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wakefield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wakefield include: Woodville School vs. Dolbeare, Dolbeare vs. Woodville School, Greenwood vs. Dolbeare
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