Best High Schools in Newton, MA

Newton, MA has 6 high schools with 4,556 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 Newton score 86% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton greatly exceed 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

Best Middle Schools in Newton, MA

Newton, MA has 3 middle schools with 2,012 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 Newton score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton don't meet expectations.

1. F A Day Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 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 Newton, MA

Newton, MA has 12 elementary schools with 3,873 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 Newton score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton meet expectations.

1. John Ward

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students

2. Peirce

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students

3. C C Burr

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students

4. Bowen

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students

5. Horace Mann

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

6. Franklin

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students

7. 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

8. Underwood

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students

9. Cabot

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students

10. Zervas

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newton, MA

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

Community Factors

Newton, MA has a total population of 23,495 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newton, MA

10,441

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton, MA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.03 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,995 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations