Wellesley School District
School District · Wellesley, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Wellesley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wellesley as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John D Hardy
Wellesley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wellesley Middle
Wellesley · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Katharine Lee Bates
Wellesley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#10 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
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 #10 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Wellesley's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are John D Hardy (9.8/10), Wellesley Middle (9.6/10), and Katharine Lee Bates (9.3/10). 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 | John D Hardy | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Wellesley Middle | 9.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Katharine Lee Bates | 9.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Joseph E Fiske | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Hunnewell | 9.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Wellesley SR High | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Schofield | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ernest F Upham | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Sprague Elementary School | 7.8 / 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. The district invests $29,216 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Wellesley is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is John D Hardy, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wellesley students show an average math proficiency of 75.7% and ELA proficiency of 78.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Wellesley
- Total Enrollment
- 4,101
- Teachers (FTE)
- 391
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data 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 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wellesley?
Wellesley spends $29,216 per student per year.
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?
John D Hardy is the highest-rated school in Wellesley with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wellesley?
Across schools in Wellesley with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.8%. 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 8.6/10 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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.8%
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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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