Public schools in Walpole, MA
6 open public schools with an address in Walpole, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,875
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Walpole public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Walpole, MA: 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,875 students, an average of 479 per school. The largest campus is Walpole High (917 students), and the largest elementary school is Fisher (463).
Walpole operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Walpole campus. 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 10.9:1, lower 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Walpole
Elementary schools in Walpole
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyden Walpole | KG–05 | 395 | 10.5:1 | |
| Elm Street School Walpole | KG–05 | 438 | 12.7:1 | |
| Fisher Walpole | KG–05 | 463 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Walpole
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk County Agricultural Norfolk County Agricultural · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 597 | 9.8:1 | |
| Walpole High Walpole | 09–12 | 917 | 11.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Walpole
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Feeney Preschool Center Walpole | PK–PK | 65 | 8.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.8%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black4.1%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Walpole schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,875 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Walpole
How many public schools are in Walpole, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Walpole: 3 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,875 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Walpole?
Schools with an address in Walpole belong to 2 education agencies, led by Walpole (5 schools), Norfolk County Agricultural (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Walpole?
Walpole High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Walpole, with 917 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Walpole?
No school with an address in Walpole 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 Walpole schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Walpole public schools is 10.9:1, lower 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 Walpole 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