For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,289 students in Stoneham, MA (there are , serving 657 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Stoneham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Stoneham, MA are South, Stoneham High School and Colonial Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoneham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Stoneham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stoneham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Summer Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3880
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stoneham High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
149 Franklin Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3810
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Colonial Park
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Avalon Road
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3890
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Robin Hood
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Oak Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Stoneham Central Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3840
Grades: 5-8
| 700 students
Stoneham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
36 Pomeworth Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3860
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3860
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stoneham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Stoneham, MA include South, Stoneham High School and Colonial Park.
How many public schools are located in Stoneham?
5 public schools are located in Stoneham.
What percentage of students in Stoneham go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Stoneham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stoneham?
Stoneham public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stoneham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stoneham include: South vs. Robin Hood, South vs. Colonial Park, Colonial Park vs. Robin Hood
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