Public schools in Woburn, MA
10 open public schools with an address in Woburn, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,520
10 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 Woburn public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Woburn, MA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,520 students, an average of 452 per school. The largest campus is Woburn High (1,259 students), and the largest elementary school is Clyde Reeves (451).
Every listed school belongs to Woburn. 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.
School districts and agencies serving Woburn
Elementary schools in Woburn
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Reeves Woburn | PK–05 | 451 | 13.7:1 | |
| Goodyear Elementary School Woburn | KG–05 | 352 | 11.1:1 | |
| Hurld-Wyman Elementary School Woburn | KG–05 | 418 | 13.1:1 | |
| Linscott-Rumford Woburn | KG–05 | 209 | 14.8:1 | |
| Malcolm White Woburn | KG–05 | 323 | 10.7:1 | |
| Mary D Altavesta Woburn | KG–05 | 248 | 10.3:1 | |
| Shamrock Woburn | PK–05 | 284 | 10.4:1 |
Middle schools in Woburn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel L Joyce Middle School Woburn | 06–08 | 455 | 8.3:1 | |
| John F Kennedy Middle School Woburn | 06–08 | 521 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Woburn
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn High Woburn | 09–12 | 1,259 | 11.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.6%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black9.6%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Woburn schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,520 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Woburn
How many public schools are in Woburn, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Woburn: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,520 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Woburn?
All listed public schools with an address in Woburn belong to Woburn. 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 Woburn?
Woburn High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Woburn, with 1,259 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Woburn?
No school with an address in Woburn 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 Woburn schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Woburn 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 Woburn 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