For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 827 students in 02451, MA (there are , serving 63 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 02451, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02451, MA are Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 02451 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02451, MA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02451, MA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
494 Lincoln Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02451, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02451, MA include Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02451?
2 public schools are located in 02451.
What percentage of students in 02451 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 02451 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02451?
02451 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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