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Best Schools in 02481, MA
02481, MA has 23 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,629 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in 02481 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02481, MA
The top high schools in 02481, 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
4. Weston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02481, MA
The top middle schools in 02481, 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. Weston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 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 02481, MA
The top elementary schools in 02481, 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. Katharine Lee Bates
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
4. Woodland
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 320 Students
5. Field Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 266 Students
6. Hunnewell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
7. Sprague Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
8. Schofield
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
9. Sunita L. Williams Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 529 Students
10. John Eliot
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02481, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02481, MA has a total population of 14,537 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 89% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02481, 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 02481, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02481, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02481, 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 02481, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02481, MA
How many schools are in 02481, MA?
02481, MA has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,629 students in total.
How do schools in 02481 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 02481 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in 02481 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02481?
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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