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Best Schools in Waban, MA
Waban, MA has 9 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,973 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 73%, so schools in Waban exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waban, MA
The top high schools in Waban, 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. Wellesley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waban, MA
The top middle schools in Waban, 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. Wellesley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
3. Oak Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waban, MA
The top elementary schools in Waban, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph E Fiske
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. A E Angier
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
3. Schofield
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
4. Zervas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waban, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waban, MA has a total population of 5,766 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 91% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waban, 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 Waban, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waban, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waban, 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 Waban, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waban, MA
How many schools are in Waban, MA?
Waban, MA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,973 students in total.
How do schools in Waban perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Waban score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 73%, so on average schools in Waban exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waban?
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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- Projected: 71%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 68%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 59%
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Every school in Waban
2 of 2 schools in Waban carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Waban. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.