Best High Schools in Chestnut Hill, MA

Chestnut Hill, MA has 8 high schools with 7,613 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chestnut Hill score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chestnut Hill meet expectations.

1. Newton South High

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students

2. Newton North High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students

3. Brookline High

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2087 Students

4. Lyon High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

5. Brighton High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 532 Students

Best Middle Schools in Chestnut Hill, MA

Chestnut Hill, MA has 7 middle schools with 3,912 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chestnut Hill score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chestnut Hill meet expectations.

1. Charles E Brown Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students

2. Oak Hill Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students

3. Bigelow Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Chestnut Hill, MA

Chestnut Hill, MA has 9 elementary schools with 2,654 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chestnut Hill score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chestnut Hill greatly exceed expectations.

1. Mason-rice

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students

2. Heath

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 459 Students

3. John Ward

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students

4. John D Runkle

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 508 Students

5. Edith C Baker

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 672 Students

6. William H Lincoln

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 485 Students

7. Bowen

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students

8. Memorial Spaulding

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students

9. Edison K-8 School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students

10. Mount Alvernia Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mount Alvernia Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Chestnut Hill, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Chestnut Hill, MA has a total population of 18,622 with 44% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Chestnut Hill, MA

14,179

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chestnut Hill, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chestnut Hill, MA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,984 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

92 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Chestnut Hill, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Newtonville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations