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Best Woburn Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,520 students in Woburn, MA (there are 6 private schools, serving 486 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Woburn, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Woburn, MA are Linscott-rumford, Clyde Reeves and Woburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woburn, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Woburn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Woburn, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linscott-rumford
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
86 Elm Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8239
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Clyde Reeves
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 Lexington Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Woburn High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
88 Montvale Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Hurld-wyman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
39 Wyman Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8243
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Mary D Altavesta
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
980 1/2 Main Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8235
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Malcolm White
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Bow Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8242
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Middle Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8230
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Daniel L Joyce Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Locust Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8233
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Shamrock
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Green Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8241
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Goodyear Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Central Street
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 937-8237
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Woburn, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Woburn, MA include Linscott-rumford, Clyde Reeves and Woburn High School.
How many public schools are located in Woburn?
10 public schools are located in Woburn.
What percentage of students in Woburn go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Woburn are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woburn?
Woburn public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woburn include: Mary D Altavesta vs. Linscott-rumford, Linscott-rumford vs. Mary D Altavesta

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