For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,918 students in Wilmington, MA (there are , serving 372 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA are Wilmington High School, North Intermediate and West Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilmington, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
159 Church Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6040
Gr: 4-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
West Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6050
Gr: 4-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shawsheen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
298 Shawsheen Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6030
Gr: 1-3 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Woburn Street
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
227 Woburn Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6020
Gr: 1-3 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6080
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
17 Boutwell Avenue
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6070
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
182 Wildwood Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6010
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 694-6010
Gr: PK-K | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, MA include Wilmington High School, North Intermediate and West Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Wilmington?
8 public schools are located in Wilmington.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wilmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilmington include: Wildwood vs. Boutwell, Boutwell vs. Wildwood
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