District Overview
Headquartered at 40 Kingsbury Street in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the Wellesley public school district serves as an anchor of K–12 education within a thriving large-suburban setting in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Fully open and operational as a traditional public system, the district administers nine campuses spanning a complete grade continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This comprehensive structure ensures that local families have access to a continuous, high-quality learning pathway, guiding students seamlessly from early childhood development through high school graduation.

Data from the 2024–2025 academic year reflects a robust student body of nearly 4,000 pupils enrolled across its elementary, middle, and high school levels. To support this population, the district maintains a dynamic workforce of over 1,600 full-time equivalent staff members, demonstrating a strong structural commitment to low educator-to-student ratios and individual attention. This dedicated team includes approximately 761 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, complemented by over 176 instructional aides and nearly 669 specialized support staff. For parents, prospective students, and education researchers alike, these metrics highlight a remarkably well-resourced school district tailored to foster academic excellence, inclusive learning environments, and comprehensive student support.
9
Total Schools
3,986
Total Students
761.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellesley
Demographic Student Count
White2,475
Hispanic305
Black152
Asian749
Two or More301
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,475 (62.1%)
  • Asian
    749 (18.8%)
  • Hispanic
    305 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    301 (7.6%)
  • Black
    152 (3.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wellesley
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High1
Other2
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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:9
Students:3,986*
Teachers (FTE):761.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.2
Schools in Wellesley
Found 10 Schools