Best Schools in Wakefield, MA
Wakefield, MA has a total of 11 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 6,654 students attend Wakefield, MA schools. On average, schools in Wakefield score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wakefield meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Wakefield, MA
Wakefield, MA has 3 high schools with 3,045 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wakefield score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wakefield underperform expectations.
1. Melrose High
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Melrose • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 926 Students
2. Wakefield Memorial High
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Wakefield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students
3. Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
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Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1292 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wakefield, MA
Wakefield, MA has 2 middle schools with 1,934 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wakefield score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wakefield meet expectations.
1. Melrose Middle
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Melrose • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 869 Students
2. Galvin Middle School
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Wakefield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1065 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wakefield, MA
Wakefield, MA has 6 elementary schools with 1,675 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wakefield score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wakefield exceed expectations.
1. Greenwood
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Wakefield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 219 Students
2. Walton
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Wakefield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 213 Students
3. Dolbeare
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Wakefield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 433 Students
4. Woodville School
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Wakefield • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 427 Students
5. St Joseph School
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St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wakefield, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wakefield, MA has a total population of 26,089 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wakefield, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wakefield, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wakefield, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wakefield, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wakefield, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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