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7 schools in Wakefield

Massachusetts · 3,382 students · 1 city

Public K-12 schools in Wakefield number 7, teaching approximately 3,382 Massachusetts students (an average of 483 per campus).

7-year change in Wakefield

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,382
-123 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 85%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
4%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Galvin Middle SchoolWakefieldMiddle05-081,056
Wakefield Memorial HighWakefieldHigh09-12854
Woodville SchoolWakefieldElementaryPK-04456
DolbeareWakefieldElementaryKG-04443
GreenwoodWakefieldElementaryKG-04227
WaltonWakefieldElementaryKG-04218
Early Childhood Center at the Doyle SchoolWakefieldElementaryPK-PK128

About Wakefield

As a low-population district in Massachusetts, Wakefield serves 3,382 students across 7 schools.

For a sense of the school types, Wakefield consists of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,382 students, contracted 4% from the 3,505 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 79% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wakefield discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Wakefield run?
Wakefield has 7 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,382 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Wakefield?
Wakefield includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Wakefield?
Galvin Middle School is the largest public school in Wakefield by enrollment, with approximately 1,056 students.
What grade levels does Wakefield serve?
Wakefield schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 7 campuses.