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Best Schools in 02459, MA
02459, MA has 19 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,766 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in 02459 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02459, MA
The top high schools in 02459, 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. Newton South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
3. Newton North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02459, MA
The top middle schools in 02459, 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. Charles E Brown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
3. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
4. Oak Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
5. Bigelow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02459, MA
The top elementary schools in 02459, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mason-rice
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
2. John Ward
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students
3. Broadmeadow
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
4. Memorial Spaulding
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
5. Bowen
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
6. Countryside
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
7. Zervas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
8. Cabot
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
9. Solomon Schechter Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solomon Schechter Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 341 Students
10. Solomon Schechtee Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solomon Schechtee Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02459, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02459, MA has a total population of 18,621 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 86% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02459, 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 02459, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02459, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02459, 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 02459, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02459, MA
How many schools are in 02459, MA?
02459, MA has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,766 students in total.
How do schools in 02459 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 02459 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in 02459 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02459?
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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