For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,224 students in 02452, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 839 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 02452, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02452, MA are Waltham Sr High School, John F Kennedy Middle School and Dual Language School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02452 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02452, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02452, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waltham Sr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
554 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 614-2702
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 614-2702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Dual Language School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
617 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5402
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5402
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Putney Lane
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Waltham Valor High School
Alternative School
617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5402
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02452, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02452, MA include Waltham Sr High School, John F Kennedy Middle School and Dual Language School.
How many public schools are located in 02452?
5 public schools are located in 02452.
What percentage of students in 02452 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 02452 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02452?
02452 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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