For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 863 students in Wellesley, MA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wellesley, MA are John D Hardy, Hunnewell and Sprague Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellesley, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wellesley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wellesley, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John D Hardy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
293 Weston Rd
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Hunnewell
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28 Cameron Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Sprague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 School Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wellesley, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wellesley, MA include John D Hardy, Hunnewell and Sprague Elementary School. Wellesley has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wellesley?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wellesley.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellesley?
Wellesley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wellesley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wellesley include: Hunnewell vs. Sprague Elementary School, Sprague Elementary School vs. John D Hardy, Sprague Elementary School vs. Hunnewell
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