Walter J. Paton School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545 · Shrewsbury
#105 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#2110 of 50,301 nationally
About Walter J. Paton School
Walter J. Paton School is a public elementary located in Shrewsbury, in the Shrewsbury school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 269 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 105th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (76th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 269.
There are 9 schools in Shrewsbury; Walter J. Paton School ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walter J. Paton School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter J. Paton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sherwood Middle School
Shrewsbury · Public middle · Grades 5–6
951 students · 1.4 km away
Oak Middle School
Shrewsbury · Public middle · Grades 7–8
914 students · 1.6 km away
Spring Street School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
304 students · 1.7 km away
Floral Street School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
524 students · 1.8 km away
Major Howard W. Beal School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
623 students · 2.3 km away
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students · 2.9 km away
Parker Road Preschool
Shrewsbury · Public other · Grades PK–PK
193 students · 3.4 km away
Calvin Coolidge School
Shrewsbury · Public elementary · Grades K–4
287 students · 4.2 km away
Lake View
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
284 students · 4.7 km away
Lincoln Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
177 students · 4.7 km away
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Lincoln Street
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268 students
Memorial
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Centerville Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walter J. Paton School a good school?
Walter J. Paton School has a Success Index (US) of 85.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #105 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walter J. Paton School rank in Massachusetts?
Walter J. Paton School ranks #105 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #2110 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter J. Paton School?
Walter J. Paton School had 269 students in 2025.
Is Walter J. Paton School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter J. Paton School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter J. Paton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter J. Paton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.