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Best Schools in Newton Highlands, MA
Newton Highlands, MA has 9 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,094 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in Newton Highlands meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton Highlands, MA
The top high schools in Newton Highlands, 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
Best Middle Schools in Newton Highlands, MA
The top middle schools in Newton Highlands, 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. Oak Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton Highlands, MA
The top elementary schools in Newton Highlands, 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. Bowen
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
3. Countryside
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
4. Zervas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
5. Wellan Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellan Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 319 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton Highlands, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton Highlands, MA has a total population of 7,367 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton Highlands, 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 Highlands, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton Highlands, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton Highlands, 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 Highlands, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newton Highlands, MA
How many schools are in Newton Highlands, MA?
Newton Highlands, MA has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,094 students in total.
How do schools in Newton Highlands perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Newton Highlands score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in Newton Highlands meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton Highlands?
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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Every school in Newton Highlands
1 of 1 schools in Newton Highlands carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Newton Highlands. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.