Best High Schools in 02026, MA

02026, MA has 5 high schools with 4,252 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 02026 score 80% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 02026 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Needham High

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students

2. Westwood High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students

3. Dedham High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dedham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 715 Students

Best Middle Schools in 02026, MA

02026, MA has 3 middle schools with 1,647 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 02026 score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 02026 meet expectations.

1. High Rock School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students

2. E W Thurston Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students

3. Dedham Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dedham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 02026, MA

02026, MA has 9 elementary schools with 2,704 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 02026 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 02026 meet expectations.

1. Broadmeadow

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students

2. Downey

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students

3. Greenlodge

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 277 Students

4. Oakdale

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 245 Students

5. Riverdale

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 174 Students

6. Avery

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 297 Students

7. The Rashi School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

The Rashi School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 274 Students

8. Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dedham • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 307 Students

9. Dedham Country Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dedham Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 312 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 02026, MA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

02026, MA has a total population of 25,364 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 02026, MA

8,603

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

56%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02026, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02026, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02026, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,931 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 02026, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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