For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,935 students in Walpole, MA (there are , serving 695 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Walpole, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Walpole, MA are Walpole High School, Fisher and Elm Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walpole, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Walpole have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walpole, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walpole High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Fisher
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Gould Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Elm Street School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Norfolk County Agricultural
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Main Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0268
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0268
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Boyden
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1852 Washington Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Walpole, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Robbins Road
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7242
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7242
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Walpole, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Walpole, MA include Walpole High School, Fisher and Elm Street School.
How many public schools are located in Walpole?
6 public schools are located in Walpole.
What percentage of students in Walpole go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Walpole are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walpole?
Walpole public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Walpole are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Walpole include: Elm Street School vs. Fisher, Fisher vs. Elm Street School
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