Best Public Schools in West Newton, MA

Summary:

The city of West Newton, Massachusetts is home to two strong elementary schools: Franklin and Peirce. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Newton school district.

Peirce Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 7% of Massachusetts elementary schools and consistently exceeding state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, Peirce had 66.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 71.9% in Math, and 88.37% in Science. Peirce also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9, indicating smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

While Franklin Elementary is still a strong performer, its rankings and test scores are generally lower than Peirce's. However, both schools have diverse student populations and spend over $20,000 per student, suggesting a commitment to providing a quality education. Overall, the data indicates that West Newton is home to two excellent elementary schools, with Peirce standing out as a particularly high-achieving institution within the state.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin	Public	K-5	125 Derby Street	West Newton	02465	Middlesex County	Newton	No	No	No	No	(617) 559-9500	349	31	11.0		206 (59.0%)	11 (3.2%)	37 (10.6%)	61 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.9%)	79	195^th of 916 public elementary schools	78.7%		81.3	171^st of 928 public elementary schools	81.6%	24	44.4	69.5	68.8	60.0	47.9	67.2	67.2	60.1	65.6	65.6	$20,084	$1,336	$18,748
Peirce	Public	K-5	170 Temple Street	West Newton	02465	Middlesex County	Newton	No	No	No	No	(617) 559-9630	236	23	10.2		138 (58.5%)	10 (4.2%)	28 (11.9%)	38 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.3%)	90.5	66^th of 916 public elementary schools	92.8%		91.8	56^th of 928 public elementary schools	94.0%	10	70.3	52.5	76.7	66.7	68.4	62.5	83.7	71.9	88.4	88.4	$22,440	$1,314	$21,126

Cities Near West Newton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Auburndale	0.88 mi	2	66^th
Newtonville	0.9 mi	4	68^th
Waltham	1.14 mi	10	274^th
Waban	1.4 mi	2	28^th
Newton	1.7 mi	5	36^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.