For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 259 students in Wenham, MA (there are , serving 121 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Wenham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Wenham, MA is Bessie Buker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wenham, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wenham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bessie Buker Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 School Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-5324
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wenham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Wenham, MA include Bessie Buker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wenham?
1 public schools are located in Wenham.
What percentage of students in Wenham go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Wenham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wenham?
Wenham public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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