51爆料

Wayland School District

41 Cochituate Rd
Wayland, MA 01778
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Wayland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,745 students in Wayland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51爆料s in Wayland School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,745 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wayland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#14 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
78%
42%
71%
44%
75%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
25%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
68%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,679 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,501 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,679
$23,845
Spending / Student
$24,501
$24,602

Best Wayland School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayland High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
264 Old Connecticut Path
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-7746
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Loker School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
47 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8601
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Wayland Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Main Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-3801
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Happy Hollow School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
63 Pequot Rd
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8641
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Claypit Hill School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40 Adams Lane
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-3851
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
41 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-7072
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wayland School District?
Wayland School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,745 students.
What is the rank of Wayland School District?
Wayland School District is ranked #14 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland School District?
68% of Wayland School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayland School District?
Wayland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wayland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,501 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,745 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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