Happy Hollow School

63 Pequot Rd
Wayland, MA 01778
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Happy Hollow School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Happy Hollow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Happy Hollow School's student population of 330 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Soar!

School Rankings

Happy Hollow School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Hollow School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#124 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
75-79%
42%
65-69%
44%
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
8%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Hollow School's ranking?
Happy Hollow School is ranked #124 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Happy Hollow School often compared to?
Happy Hollow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Happy Hollow School?
330 students attend Happy Hollow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Happy Hollow School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Happy Hollow School?
Happy Hollow School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Happy Hollow School offer ?
Happy Hollow School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Happy Hollow School part of?
Happy Hollow School is part of Wayland School District.
In what neighborhood is Happy Hollow School located?
Happy Hollow School is located in the Cochituate neighborhood of Wayland, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Cochituate.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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