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Claypit Hill School

40 Adams Lane
Wayland, MA 01778
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claypit Hill School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Claypit Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Claypit Hill School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar

School Rankings

Claypit Hill School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claypit Hill School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#187 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
74%
42%
64%
44%
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
71%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claypit Hill School's ranking?
Claypit Hill School is ranked #187 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Claypit Hill School often compared to?
Claypit Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Israel Loring School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Claypit Hill School?
489 students attend Claypit Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Claypit Hill School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Claypit Hill School?
Claypit Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Claypit Hill School offer ?
Claypit Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Claypit Hill School part of?
Claypit Hill School is part of Wayland School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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