Best Public Schools in Wakefield, MA

The city of Wakefield, Massachusetts, is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in Wakefield generally perform well, with several standout institutions that excel academically.

Galvin Middle School ranks 94th out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools, with consistently high test scores and a low student-teacher ratio. Wakefield Memorial High also ranks well, placing 97th out of 349 Massachusetts high schools, with strong test scores, a low dropout rate, and a high graduation rate. At the elementary level, Woodville School stands out with its high test scores, ranking 174th out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools.

While the middle and high schools in Wakefield demonstrate consistent high performance, there is more variation in the performance of the elementary schools. The schools in Wakefield generally spend between $15,706 and $21,843 per student, with the Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School spending the most. The student-teacher ratios range from 10:1 at Wakefield Memorial High to 14.7:1 at Walton Elementary.