District Overview
Headquartered at 617 Lexington Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, Waltham Public Schools is an active, open public school district serving a vibrant small-city community within the Greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area. The district operates 11 public schools that deliver a seamless educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning options. As an independent, traditional school system in eastern Massachusetts, the district provides comprehensive academic programs designed to guide students through every stage of their childhood and adolescent development.

According to national public education data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a diverse body of 5,777 students supported by a robust professional workforce. To ensure high-quality instruction and individualized care, the district maintains a staff of nearly 2,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, including more than 1,130 classroom teachers, 160 instructional aides, and over 700 support personnel. This substantial staffing context fosters an enriched learning environment for a multicultural student population that reflects the broader community—comprising strong Hispanic, White, Black, and Asian student representation—making Waltham Public Schools a well-resourced, inclusive environment for academic achievement and personal growth.
11
Total Schools
5,777
Total Students
1,133.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waltham
Demographic Student Count
White1,957
Hispanic2,809
Black499
Asian267
Two or More230
American Indian4
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    2,809 (48.7%)
  • White
    1,957 (33.9%)
  • Black
    499 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    267 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    230 (4.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Waltham
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High2
Other0
School Map
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:11
Students:5,777*
Teachers (FTE):1,133.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in Waltham
Found 11 Schools