7 schools in Wilmington
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Massachusetts, 7 sit inside Wilmington, collectively enrolling about 2,756 students (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Wilmington
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boutwell | Elementary | PK-KG | 128 |
| North Intermediate | Elementary | 04-05 | 246 |
| Shawsheen Elementary | Elementary | 01-03 | 304 |
| West Intermediate | Elementary | 04-05 | 309 |
| Wilmington High | High | 09-12 | 619 |
| Wilmington Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 782 |
| Woburn Street | Elementary | 01-03 | 368 |
About Wilmington
Wilmington is an average-sized Massachusetts city in terms of public-school footprint, with 7 schools and 2,756 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 394, below the state mean of about 501.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wilmington has fell 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,330 students to 2,756. Over that span, Wilmington lost 1 school, going from 8 to 7. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 86% to 80%.
On this page, the community for Wilmington discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.