Best Schools in Newton, MA
Newton, MA has a total of 21 schools including 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 10,441 students attend Newton, MA schools. On average, schools in Newton score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newton exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Newton North High
SchoolGrade
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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
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Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students
2. Oak Hill Middle
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Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
3. Bigelow Middle
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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
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students
2. Peirce
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
3. C C Burr
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
4. Bowen
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
5. Horace Mann
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
6. Franklin
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
7. Memorial Spaulding
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
8. Underwood
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students
9. Cabot
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
10. Zervas
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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
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, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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