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#184 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 10% in state

Wollaston School

Elementary School · Quincy

205 Beale Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Enrollment

315

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

8.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#184 of 1,793

In Quincy

#1 of 19

public schools

In district

#1 of 19

Quincy

Academic performance

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Wollaston School

8.6/10

Elementary School in Quincy · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Wollaston School

Wollaston School is a public elementary school in Quincy, MA, part of Quincy. Wollaston School serves approximately 315 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Wollaston School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Wollaston School show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares3.1 pts above district
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • District avg 5.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+31.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.7 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+26.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,369
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Wollaston School — Students at Wollaston School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 62.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 62.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62.3%
ELA
69.8%
2019
Math
63.5%
ELA
70.8%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
39.8%
ELA
54.3%
2022
Math
48.8%
ELA
52.5%
2023
Math
73%
ELA
52.3%
2024
Math
77.3%
ELA
53.7%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
67.3%

* 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: 9.3/10.

How Wollaston School Compares

See how Wollaston School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.6/10
90th percentile in MA
Academic
9.6/10
Excellent
Growth
9.3/10
Excellent
Environment
5.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.7%

Location

205 Beale Street, Quincy, MA 02170

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wollaston School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Collicot (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Milton), with a very similar rating. Another option is Cunningham School (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Milton), with a very similar rating. Additionally, QUINCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Quincy, see our Quincy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Charles A Bernazzani Elementary Quincy 0.5 mi 5.7
CAMPUS KINDER HAUS Quincy 0.5 mi
Central Middle Quincy 0.6 mi 6.8
Montclair Quincy 0.7 mi 7.0
QUINCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Quincy 0.8 mi 7.1
ADAMS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Quincy 0.8 mi 5.5
Francis W Parker Quincy 0.9 mi 6.4
Atlantic Middle Quincy 1.0 mi 5.9
North Quincy High Quincy 1.0 mi 7.3
Beechwood Knoll Elementary Quincy 1.0 mi 5.2
THE WOODWARD SCHOOL Quincy 1.1 mi 6.8
ST AGATHA SCHOOL Milton 1.1 mi 5.6
Lincoln-Hancock Community School Quincy 1.5 mi 4.7
South West Middle School Quincy 1.6 mi 5.5
Quincy High Quincy 1.3 mi 5.5
LUMEN VERUM ACADEMY Braintree 1.6 mi
Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center Quincy 1.8 mi 5.5
Merrymount Quincy 1.5 mi 6.5
Collicot Milton 1.6 mi 8.8
Cunningham School Milton 1.7 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02170 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,840

Median Home Value

$661,800

Median Rent

$1,801/mo

Population

19,685

College Educated

46%

Homeownership

54.8%

Avg Commute

33.6 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

39

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Bridge Boston Charter School Roxbury, MA 8.6
Frank H Freedman Springfield, MA 8.6
J Warren Killam Reading, MA 8.6
Joshua Eaton Reading, MA 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wollaston School

What grades does Wollaston School serve?

Wollaston School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Wollaston School?

Wollaston School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wollaston School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wollaston School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wollaston School rank in MA?

Wollaston School ranks #184 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Wollaston School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wollaston School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wollaston School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wollaston School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wollaston School a charter school?

No, Wollaston School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wollaston School a Title I school?

No, Wollaston School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
59 Good Transit
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%

District

Quincy
District Enrollment
9,695
Schools in District
19
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,369
District Rank
#1 of 19

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