For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 259 students in Wenham, MA (there are , serving 121 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Wenham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Wenham, MA is Bessie Buker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wenham, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wenham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wenham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bessie Buker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 School Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wenham, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wenham, MA include Bessie Buker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wenham?
1 public schools are located in Wenham.
What percentage of students in Wenham go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Wenham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wenham?
Wenham public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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