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Best Schools in 02492, MA
02492, MA has 19 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,595 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in 02492 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02492, MA
The top high schools in 02492, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dover-sherborn Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
2. Needham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
3. Wellesley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
4. Dedham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 715 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02492, MA
The top middle schools in 02492, 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. Wellesley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
3. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
4. Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
5. Dedham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02492, MA
The top elementary schools in 02492, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
2. Hunnewell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
3. William Mitchell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
4. Broadmeadow
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
5. Chickering
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
6. Sunita L. Williams Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 529 Students
7. Riverdale
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 174 Students
8. St Joseph School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 503 Students
9. Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02492, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02492, MA has a total population of 21,275 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02492, 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 02492, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02492, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02492, 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 02492, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02492, MA
How many schools are in 02492, MA?
02492, MA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,595 students in total.
How do schools in 02492 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 02492 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in 02492 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02492?
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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