For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 381 students in the neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Banks Square is William F. Stanley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F. Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham, MA include William F. Stanley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham?
the neighborhood of Banks Square, Waltham public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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