Wellesley School District
School District · Wellesley, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,101
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,101
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#6 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.6
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,216
+$7,845 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,101 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Wellesley ranks #6 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Wellesley's schools with real test data average 8.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Katharine Lee Bates (9.7/10), Joseph E Fiske (9.6/10), and Wellesley Middle (9.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wellesley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katharine Lee Bates | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Joseph E Fiske | 9.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Wellesley Middle | 9.5 / 10 |
| 4 | John D Hardy | 9.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Sprague Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Schofield | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Wellesley SR High | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Hunnewell | 8.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Ernest F Upham | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wellesley
Wellesley is a Wellesley, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,101 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. District-level spending was $29,216 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Wellesley is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Katharine Lee Bates, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Wellesley students show an average math proficiency of 76.0% and ELA proficiency of 78.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wellesley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wellesley with test data.
Schools in Wellesley
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Wellesley
- Total Enrollment
- 4,101
- Teachers (FTE)
- 391
- District spending per student
- $29,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wellesley?
Wellesley has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wellesley?
The average composite rating for Wellesley is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Wellesley?
Wellesley's district-level spending was $29,216 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wellesley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wellesley is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wellesley?
Katharine Lee Bates is the highest-rated school in Wellesley with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Wellesley?
Across schools in Wellesley with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wellesley compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Wellesley has an average school rating of 8.9/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Wellesley with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
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.
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