Best High Schools in Watertown, MA

Watertown, MA has 2 high schools with 3,231 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 Watertown score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Watertown greatly exceed expectations.

1. Belmont High

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students

2. Cambridge Rindge And Latin

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students

Best Middle Schools in Watertown, MA

Watertown, MA has 2 middle schools with 1,622 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 Watertown score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Watertown exceed expectations.

1. Winthrop L Chenery Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1371 Students

2. Putnam Avenue Upper School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Watertown, MA

Watertown, MA has 2 elementary schools with 946 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 Watertown score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Watertown exceed expectations.

1. Roger E Wellington

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 539 Students

2. Amigos School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Watertown, MA

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

Community Factors

Watertown, MA has a total population of 896 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Watertown, MA

5,799

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

100%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Watertown, MA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watertown, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

86 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Watertown, MA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Belmont, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brighton, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Allston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Arlington, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Newtonville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Newton, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Brookline, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations