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Best Schools in 02472, MA
02472, MA has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 14,927 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 02472 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02472, MA
The top high schools in 02472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmont High
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Belmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
2. Newton North High
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Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students
3. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
4. Watertown High
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Watertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
5. Waltham Sr High
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Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02472, MA
The top middle schools in 02472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winthrop L Chenery Middle
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Belmont • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1371 Students
2. Bigelow Middle
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Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
3. Rindge Avenue Upper School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
4. Watertown Middle
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Watertown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
5. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
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Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02472, MA
The top elementary schools in 02472, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roger E Wellington
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Belmont • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 539 Students
2. Haggerty
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
3. James Russell Lowell
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Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
4. Lincoln-eliot
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
5. Hosmer
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Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 716 Students
6. Cunniff
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Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
7. James Fitzgerald Elementary School
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
8. Gardner Pilot Academy
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Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students
9. St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
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St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
10. Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
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Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 192 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02472, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02472, MA has a total population of 35,357 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02472, 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 02472, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02472, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02472, MA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02472, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02472, MA
How many schools are in 02472, MA?
02472, MA has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,927 students in total.
How do schools in 02472 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 02472 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 02472 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02472?
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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