Best Schools in Newton Center, MA
Newton Center, MA has 17 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,303 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in Newton Center meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton Center, MA
The top high schools in Newton Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Newton North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton Center, MA
The top middle schools in Newton Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles E Brown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
2. F A Day Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students
3. Oak Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
4. Bigelow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton Center, MA
The top elementary schools in Newton Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mason-rice
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
2. John Ward
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students
3. Memorial Spaulding
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
4. Underwood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students
5. Bowen
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
6. Countryside
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
7. Zervas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
8. Cabot
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
9. Solomon Schechter Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solomon Schechter Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 341 Students
10. Solomon Schechtee Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Solomon Schechtee Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton Center, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton Center, MA has a total population of 19,872 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 86% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton Center, 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 Newton Center, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton Center, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton Center, 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 Newton Center, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newton Center, MA
How many schools are in Newton Center, MA?
Newton Center, MA has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,303 students in total.
How do schools in Newton Center perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Newton Center score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in Newton Center meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton Center?
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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