District Overview
Headquartered at 41 Cochituate Road in Wayland, Massachusetts, the Wayland school district operates as an active, traditional public school system serving the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region. Set within a classic large suburban environment, the district manages six operational schools dedicated to delivering a cohesive educational continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As an open, non-charter district, Wayland provides an accessible, community-focused public education designed to support students at every stage of their academic journey.

For the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 2,701 enrolled children spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades. To support this population, Wayland maintains a substantial staffing infrastructure comprising nearly 940 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team includes approximately 479 FTE teachers, alongside 107 instructional aides and over 354 support staff members. This high concentration of educators and support specialists highlights the district’s commitment to low student-to-staff ratios, tailored instructional assistance, and a well-resourced learning environment for all students.
6
Total Schools
2,701
Total Students
478.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayland
Demographic Student Count
White1,816
Hispanic176
Black104
Asian410
Two or More190
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,816 (67.3%)
  • Asian
    410 (15.2%)
  • Two or More
    190 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    176 (6.5%)
  • Black
    104 (3.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wayland
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other1
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:6
Students:2,701*
Teachers (FTE):478.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in Wayland
Found 6 Schools