District Overview
Located at 60 Farm Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Wakefield Public Schools serves as an active, traditional public school district situated within a thriving suburb of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. Operating seven public schools across the municipality, the district provides a continuous educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a fully operational local educational agency, Wakefield offers an open, accessible academic environment designed to support student development from early childhood through high school graduation and post-secondary preparation.

With a total enrollment of 3,382 students, the district maintains a strong human capital investment to support its diverse student body. Wakefield Public Schools employs a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of nearly 1,029 professionals, featuring a teaching core of approximately 591 full-time equivalent educators. This instructional workforce is further strengthened by more than 106 instructional aides and 331 support staff members, establishing a well-resourced learning ecosystem focused on academic achievement, student well-being, and community engagement.
7
Total Schools
3,382
Total Students
591.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakefield
Demographic Student Count
White2,684
Hispanic313
Black103
Asian136
Two or More127
American Indian3
Pacific Islander12
  • White
    2,684 (79.5%)
  • Hispanic
    313 (9.3%)
  • Asian
    136 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    127 (3.8%)
  • Black
    103 (3.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wakefield
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:3,382*
Teachers (FTE):591.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in Wakefield
Found 7 Schools