Schools in Waltham, Massachusetts (2025)
10 schools · 5,728 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 475.
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Ranked schools in Waltham
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 174James Fitzgerald Elementary SchoolWaltham · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 270John W. McDevitt Middle SchoolWaltham · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 618 students
- 363John F Kennedy MiddleWaltham · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 635 students
- 462Douglas MacArthur Elementary SchoolWaltham · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 562William F. Stanley Elementary SchoolWaltham · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 381 students
- 661Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolWaltham · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 357 students
- 758Dual Language SchoolWaltham · Public Elementary– · 222 students
- 855Waltham Sr HighWaltham · Public High45% Math proficiency · 1,791 students
- 951Northeast Elementary SchoolWaltham · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 527 students
- 1044Henry Whittemore Elementary SchoolWaltham · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 372 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Fitzgerald Elementary School Waltham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 2 | John W. McDevitt Middle School Waltham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 46% Math proficiency | 618 |
| 3 | John F Kennedy Middle Waltham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 4 | Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Waltham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 5 | William F. Stanley Elementary School Waltham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.5 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 381 |
| 6 | Thomas R Plympton Elementary School Waltham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 60.9 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 357 |
| 7 | Dual Language School Waltham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | – | 222 |
| 8 | Waltham Sr High Waltham · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,791 |
| 9 | Northeast Elementary School Waltham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 10 | Henry Whittemore Elementary School Waltham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 43.8 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 372 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waltham?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Waltham with a Success Index (US) of 74.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Waltham?
Waltham has 10 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 5,728 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Waltham?
The median Enrollment across schools in Waltham is 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.