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Best Schools in Washington Square, Brookline, MA
Washington Square, Brookline, MA has 7 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,329 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Washington Square exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington Square, Brookline, MA
The top high schools in Washington Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookline • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2087 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington Square, Brookline, MA
The top elementary schools in Washington Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 705 Students
2. Michael Driscoll
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 456 Students
3. Heath
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 459 Students
4. John D Runkle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 508 Students
5. Florida Ruffin Ridley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 851 Students
6. Torah Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torah Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 263 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington Square, Brookline, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington Square, Brookline, MA has a total population of 10,680 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 88% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington Square, Brookline, 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 Washington Square, Brookline, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington Square, Brookline, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington Square, Brookline, 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 Washington Square, Brookline, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington Square, Brookline, MA
How many schools are in Washington Square, Brookline, MA?
Washington Square, Brookline, MA has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,329 students in total.
How do schools in Washington Square perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Washington Square score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Washington Square exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington Square?
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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