Best Schools in Waltham, MA
Waltham, MA has a total of 16 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 9,454 students attend Waltham, MA schools. On average, schools in Waltham score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waltham underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Waltham, MA
Waltham, MA has 5 high schools with 4,633 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 Waltham score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waltham exceed expectations.
1. Lexington High
SchoolGrade
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Lexington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2303 Students
2. Waltham Sr High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waltham, MA
Waltham, MA has 3 middle schools with 1,739 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 Waltham score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waltham meet expectations.
1. John F Kennedy Middle
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Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
2. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waltham, MA
Waltham, MA has 8 elementary schools with 3,082 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 Waltham score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waltham don't meet expectations.
1. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
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Lincoln • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 544 Students
2. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
3. James Fitzgerald Elementary School
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
4. Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
5. William F. Stanley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
6. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
7. Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
SchoolGrade
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 214 Students
8. Henry Whittemore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
9. Our Ladys Academy
SchoolGrade
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Our Ladys Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waltham, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waltham, MA has a total population of 65,218 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waltham, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waltham, 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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