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7 schools in Wilmington

Massachusetts · Public K-12

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
Total enrollment
2,756
-574 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 86%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
7%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BoutwellElementaryPK-KG128
North IntermediateElementary04-05246
Shawsheen ElementaryElementary01-03304
West IntermediateElementary04-05309
Wilmington HighHigh09-12619
Wilmington Middle SchoolMiddle06-08782
Woburn StreetElementary01-03368

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Wilmington, Massachusetts?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Wilmington, with a combined enrollment of about 2,756.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Wilmington?
Wilmington has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Wilmington?
Wilmington Middle School is the largest public school in Wilmington by enrollment, with approximately 782 students.
What school districts serve Wilmington?
Wilmington public schools are operated by Wilmington.
What grade levels do public schools in Wilmington cover?
Public schools in Wilmington serve students from pre-K through grade 12.