Best Schools in Watertown Town, MA
Watertown Town, MA has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,170 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Watertown Town exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Watertown Town, MA
The top high schools in Watertown Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students
2. Watertown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
Best Middle Schools in Watertown Town, MA
The top middle schools in Watertown Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bigelow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
2. Watertown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watertown Town, MA
The top elementary schools in Watertown Town, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Russell Lowell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
2. Lincoln-eliot
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
3. Hosmer
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 716 Students
4. Cunniff
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
5. St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Stephen's Armenian Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
6. Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 192 Students
7. Atrium School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atrium School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 126 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watertown Town, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watertown Town, MA has a total population of 35,329 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watertown Town, 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 Town, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watertown Town, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watertown Town, 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 Watertown Town, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Watertown Town, MA
How many schools are in Watertown Town, MA?
Watertown Town, MA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,170 students in total.
How do schools in Watertown Town perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Watertown Town score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Watertown Town exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Watertown Town?
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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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 69%
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- Projected: 59%
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