Very Good
#483 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 27% in state
Old Post Road
Elementary School · Walpole
99 Old Post Road, East Walpole, MA 02032
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#483 of 1,793
In East Walpole
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#4 of 8
Walpole
Equity
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Old Post Road
Elementary School in East Walpole · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Old Post Road
Old Post Road is a public elementary school in East Walpole, MA, part of Walpole. Old Post Road serves approximately 469 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Old Post Road has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Old Post Road show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Old Post Road — Students at Old Post Road score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Old Post Road Compares
See how Old Post Road performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
99 Old Post Road, East Walpole, MA 02032
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Old Post Road may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Elm Street School (rated 8.6/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Walpole), which scores notably higher. Another option is Boyden (rated 8.0/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Walpole), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Heights Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Sharon), with a very similar rating. For more schools in East Walpole, see our East Walpole schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Middle East Walpole | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School East Walpole | 1.3 mi | 3.9 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL East Walpole | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Norfolk County Agricultural Walpole | 1.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Fisher Walpole | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Walpole High Walpole | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School Norwood | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| NORWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Norwood | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Eleanor N Johnson Middle Walpole | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Balch Norwood | 2.4 mi | 3.7 |
| F A Cleveland Norwood | 2.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Heights Elementary Sharon | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Elm Street School Walpole | 2.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Daniel Feeney Preschool Center Walpole | 2.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Norwood High Norwood | 3.2 mi | 6.4 |
| George F. Willett Norwood | 3.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Charles J Prescott Norwood | 3.0 mi | 3.8 |
| Boyden Walpole | 3.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Sharon High Sharon | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
| ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Norwood | 3.7 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02032 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$180,100
Median Home Value
$673,400
Median Rent
$2,448/mo
Population
4,914
College Educated
63.6%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
35.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BELMONT DAY SCHOOL Belmont, MA | 7.5 |
| Beaver Brook Elementary Abington, MA | 7.5 |
| Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield, MA | 7.5 |
| Dolbeare Wakefield, MA | 7.5 |
| Elias Brookings Springfield, MA | 7.5 |
| Forestdale School Sandwich, MA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Old Post Road
What grades does Old Post Road serve?
Old Post Road serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Old Post Road?
Old Post Road has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Post Road?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Post Road is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Post Road rank in MA?
Old Post Road ranks #483 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Old Post Road's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Post Road has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Old Post Road?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Post Road has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Old Post Road a charter school?
No, Old Post Road is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Post Road a Title I school?
No, Old Post Road is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (508) 660-7219
Resources & Links
District
Walpole- District Enrollment
- 3,633
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,698
- District Rank
- #4 of 8
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