For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 832 students in 02451, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 02451, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02451, MA are Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02451 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02451, MA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02451, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 Lincoln Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5760
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5760
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02451, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02451, MA include Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02451?
2 public schools are located in 02451.
What percentage of students in 02451 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 02451 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02451?
02451 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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