For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,935 students in Walpole, MA (there are , serving 695 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Walpole, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Walpole, MA are Walpole High School, Fisher and Elm Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walpole, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Walpole have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walpole, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walpole High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Fisher
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Gould Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Elm Street School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Norfolk County Agricultural
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Main Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0268
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0268
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: #55.
Boyden
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1852 Washington Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Walpole, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Robbins Road
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7242
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7242
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walpole, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Walpole, MA include Walpole High School, Fisher and Elm Street School.
How many public schools are located in Walpole?
6 public schools are located in Walpole.
What percentage of students in Walpole go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Walpole are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walpole?
Walpole public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Walpole are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Walpole include: Elm Street School vs. Fisher, Fisher vs. Elm Street School
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