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Best Schools in Woburn, Massachusetts

11 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High

Public: 10
Private: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.1/10
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Choosing a school in Woburn?

Use this page to compare every school in Woburn by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Clyde Reeves

6.6/10

Elementary · Woburn. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Daniel L Joyce Middle School

6.5/10

Middle · Woburn. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Hurld-wyman Elementary School

6.4/10

Elementary · Woburn. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Woburn for 2026 are Clyde Reeves (6.6/10), Daniel L Joyce Middle School (6.5/10), and Hurld-wyman Elementary School (6.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

11

10 public · 1 private

Avg Score

5.1

out of 10

Median Home

$641,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Woburn

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Clyde Reeves 6.6 / 10
2 Daniel L Joyce Middle School 6.5 / 10
3 Hurld-wyman Elementary School 6.4 / 10
4 Shamrock 5.9 / 10
5 Woburn High 5.7 / 10
6 John F Kennedy Middle School 5.3 / 10
7 Malcolm White 5.2 / 10
8 St Charles School 5.0 / 10
9 Linscott-rumford 3.9 / 10
10 Goodyear Elementary School 3.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.1/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$107,754

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$641,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
47%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
58%

Of occupied housing units

How Woburn compares

Massachusetts rank

#208 of 238

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Massachusetts avg (6.3)

Median household income

$108k

95% of Massachusetts median

Schools in this city

11

About Schools in Woburn, Massachusetts

Woburn, Massachusetts has 10 ranked public schools spanning elementary through high school. The city's average score sits at 5.5 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road mark that masks real variation within the system. Only one school, just 10% of the ranked total, clears the 7-point threshold, signaling that strong options exist here but are concentrated rather than widespread.

Clyde Reeves leads the city at 7.1 out of 10, making it the clear standout at the elementary level. Daniel L Joyce Middle School follows at 6.7, and Hurld-Wyman Elementary posts a 6.6 — together, these three represent Woburn's performance ceiling. Malcolm White Elementary and Woburn High both score 5.8, landing right at the citywide average. Parents tracking the full K–12 trajectory should note that the top elementary feeders do not automatically carry momentum forward; the gap between Clyde Reeves and the high school is real.

Woburn High scores 5.8 — identical to Malcolm White Elementary. For families with a high school planning horizon, that number is the most consequential on this page. A system where two elementary schools outperform the only high school suggests academic trajectory may plateau as students advance through grades. That's not disqualifying, but it warrants a direct comparison against neighboring districts before committing to the city.

For elementary-age families with any boundary flexibility, Clyde Reeves (7.1) and Hurld-Wyman (6.6) are the strongest choices in Woburn. Families entering the middle school years will find Joyce acceptable at 6.7, but not a standout by regional standards. High school families should weigh Woburn High's 5.8 score against what's available nearby. With only 1 in 10 schools clearing the 7-point mark and an average hovering at 5.5, Woburn is a workable district with a few genuine bright spots — not a top-performing system across the board.

Filter by ZIP: 01801 (11)

Elementary Schools

8 schools
# School Rating
1 444 students · Pre-K–5th 6.6
2 415 students · Kindergarten–5th 6.4
3 275 students · Pre-K–5th 5.9
4 338 students · Kindergarten–5th 5.2
5 196 students · Kindergarten–5th 3.9
6 353 students · Kindergarten–5th 3.2
7 204 students · Kindergarten–5th 2.7
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 162 students · Pre-K–8th 5.0

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 460 students · 6th–8th 6.5
2 511 students · 6th–8th 5.3

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 1,228 students · 9th–12th 5.7

Schools in Woburn

Woburn, Massachusetts · 11 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$107,754

Median Home Value

$641,800

Median Rent

$2,190/mo

Population

41,205

College Educated

47%

Homeownership

58%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Community Profile

Woburn has a median household income of $107,754. It is a well-educated community where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $641,800, with a median rent of $2,190/month. The local poverty rate of 7.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Woburn, Massachusetts

How many schools are in Woburn, Massachusetts?

Woburn has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Woburn, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Woburn is 5.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Woburn, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in Woburn on MySchoolScout is Clyde Reeves with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Woburn, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in Woburn on MySchoolScout is Clyde Reeves with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Woburn, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked middle school in Woburn on MySchoolScout is Daniel L Joyce Middle School with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What is the best high school in Woburn, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked high school in Woburn on MySchoolScout is Woburn High with a composite score of 5.7/10.

How many school districts serve Woburn, Massachusetts?

Woburn is served by 1 school district: Woburn.

What is the education level in Woburn, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 47% of adults in Woburn have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Woburn, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Woburn is approximately $107,754 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Woburn, Massachusetts?

Yes, Woburn has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Charles School with a score of 5.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Woburn, Massachusetts?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Woburn is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Woburn, Massachusetts?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.