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Best Schools in 02026, MA
02026, MA has 21 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,624 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 02026 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02026, MA
The top high schools in 02026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
2. Westwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students
3. Canton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students
4. Dedham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 715 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02026, MA
The top middle schools in 02026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Rock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students
2. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
3. E W Thurston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students
4. Wm H Galvin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
5. Dedham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02026, MA
The top elementary schools in 02026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Downey
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
2. Broadmeadow
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
3. Greenlodge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 277 Students
4. Lt Peter M Hansen
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
5. Oakdale
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 245 Students
6. Riverdale
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 174 Students
7. Avery
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 297 Students
8. The Rashi School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Rashi School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 274 Students
9. Dedham Country Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 312 Students
10. Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 307 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
15.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02026, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02026, MA
How many schools are in 02026, MA?
02026, MA has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,624 students in total.
How do schools in 02026 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 02026 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 02026 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02026?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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