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Best Schools in 02421, MA
02421, MA has 16 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,997 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in 02421 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02421, MA
The top high schools in 02421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2303 Students
2. Bedford High
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Projected Test Scores
Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02421, MA
The top middle schools in 02421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonas Clarke Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
2. Wm Diamond Middle
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Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students
3. John Glenn Middle
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Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02421, MA
The top elementary schools in 02421, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bowman
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
2. Joseph Estabrook
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Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students
3. Bridge
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Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
4. Maria Hastings
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
5. Lt Job Lane School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bedford • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 587 Students
6. Fuse School
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Projected Test Scores
Fuse School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 27 Students
7. Lexington Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Lexington Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
8. Lt Eleazer Davis
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Projected Test Scores
Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 514 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02421, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02421, MA has a total population of 18,825 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02421, 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 02421, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02421, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02421, 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 02421, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02421, MA
How many schools are in 02421, MA?
02421, MA has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,997 students in total.
How do schools in 02421 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 02421 score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in 02421 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02421?
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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- Projected: 71%
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- Projected: 67%
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