Total enrollment
4,763
+12 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Wakefield
Massachusetts · Public K-12
Wakefield's public-school directory totals 8 schools, with student enrollment near 4,763 (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Wakefield
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 79%
% Hispanic
21%
was 12%
% Black
4%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolbeare | Elementary | KG-04 | 443 |
| Early Childhood Center at the Doyle School | Elementary | PK-PK | 128 |
| Galvin Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 1,056 |
| Greenwood | Elementary | KG-04 | 227 |
| Northeast Metro Regional Vocational | High | 09-12 | 1,381 |
| Wakefield Memorial High | High | 09-12 | 854 |
| Walton | Elementary | KG-04 | 218 |
| Woodville School | Elementary | PK-04 | 456 |
About Wakefield
Wakefield, Massachusetts is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,763 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Wakefield is around 595 students, 19% above the Massachusetts average of about 501.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,763 students, remained close to its prior level from the 4,751 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 79% to 69% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Wakefield discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.