Public schools in Wellesley, MA
9 open public schools with an address in Wellesley, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,986
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wellesley public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Wellesley, MA: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,986 students, an average of 443 per school. The largest campus is Wellesley Sr High (1,262 students), and the largest elementary school is Hunnewell (294).
Every listed school belongs to Wellesley. 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 10.8:1, 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.
School districts and agencies serving Wellesley
Elementary schools in Wellesley
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunnewell Wellesley | KG–05 | 294 | 10.6:1 | |
| John D Hardy Wellesley | KG–05 | 280 | 10.6:1 | |
| Joseph E Fiske Wellesley | KG–05 | 278 | 11.4:1 | |
| Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley | KG–05 | 286 | 12.9:1 | |
| Schofield Wellesley | KG–05 | 291 | 10.9:1 | |
| Sprague Elementary School Wellesley | KG–05 | 289 | 11.7:1 |
Middle schools in Wellesley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Middle Wellesley | 06–08 | 919 | 9:1 |
High schools in Wellesley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Sr High Wellesley | 09–12 | 1,262 | 10.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wellesley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley | PK–PK | 87 | 9.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.1%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black3.8%
- Asian18.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Wellesley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,986 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wellesley
How many public schools are in Wellesley, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Wellesley: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,986 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wellesley?
All listed public schools with an address in Wellesley belong to Wellesley. 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 Wellesley?
Wellesley Sr High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wellesley, with 1,262 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wellesley?
No school with an address in Wellesley 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 Wellesley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wellesley public schools is 10.8:1, 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 Wellesley 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