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Best Schools in 02464, MA
02464, MA has 14 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,387 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in 02464 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02464, MA
The top high schools in 02464, 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. Wellesley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02464, MA
The top middle schools in 02464, 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. Wellesley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
4. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
5. Oak Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02464, MA
The top elementary schools in 02464, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph E Fiske
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. A E Angier
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
3. John Eliot
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
4. Countryside
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
5. Zervas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02464, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02464, MA has a total population of 3,679 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02464, 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 02464, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02464, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02464, 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 02464, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02464, MA
How many schools are in 02464, MA?
02464, MA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,387 students in total.
How do schools in 02464 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 02464 score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in 02464 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02464?
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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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 73%
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations