Best Schools in Watertown, MA
Watertown, MA has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 5,799 students attend Watertown, MA schools. On average, schools in Watertown score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Watertown greatly exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Belmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
2. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
SchoolGrade
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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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1371 Students
2. Putnam Avenue Upper School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 539 Students
2. Amigos School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 Watertown, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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