Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old Post Road ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Post Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Old Post Road's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Old Post Road ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Post Road is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Post Road's ranking?
Old Post Road is ranked #165 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Old Post Road often compared to?
Old Post Roadis often viewed alongside schools like Fisher by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Old Post Road?
458 students attend Old Post Road.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Old Post Road students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Post Road?
Old Post Road has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Old Post Road offer ?
Old Post Road offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Post Road part of?
Old Post Road is part of Walpole School District.
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