For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,383 students in 02481, MA (there are , serving 314 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 02481, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02481, MA are Wellesley Sr High School, Schofield and Wellesley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 02481 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02481, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02481, MA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wellesley Sr High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50 Rice Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6290
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6290
Grades: 9-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #22.
Schofield
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
27 Cedar Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6280
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6280
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Wellesley Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Kingsbury Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6235
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6235
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Joseph E Fiske
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 Hastings Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6265
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6265
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Katharine Lee Bates
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
116 Elmwood Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6260
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6260
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #66.
Ernest F Upham
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Wynnewood Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6285
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6285
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
63 Hastings Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6222
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6222
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02481, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02481, MA include Wellesley Sr High School, Schofield and Wellesley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 02481?
7 public schools are located in 02481.
What percentage of students in 02481 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 02481 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02481?
02481 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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