Public schools in Medfield, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Medfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,478
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Medfield public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Medfield, MA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,478 students, an average of 496 per school. The largest campus is Medfield Senior High (704 students), and the largest elementary school is Memorial School (412).
Every listed school belongs to Medfield. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Medfield
Elementary schools in Medfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Street Medfield | 04–05 | 384 | 13.3:1 | |
| Memorial School Medfield | PK–01 | 412 | 18.6:1 | |
| Ralph Wheelock School Medfield | 02–03 | 404 | 18.1:1 |
Middle schools in Medfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Blake Middle Medfield | 06–08 | 574 | 10.9:1 |
High schools in Medfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medfield Senior High Medfield | 09–12 | 704 | 12.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.4%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black1.9%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Medfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,478 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Medfield
How many public schools are in Medfield, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Medfield: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,478 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Medfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Medfield belong to Medfield. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Medfield?
Medfield Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Medfield, with 704 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Medfield?
No school with an address in Medfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Medfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Medfield public schools is 13.3:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Medfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities