For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,909 students in Needham, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,381 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Needham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Needham, MA are High Rock School, Pollard Middle School and Broadmeadow. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Needham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Needham, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Rock School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
77 Ferndale Road
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400
Grades: 6
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Pollard Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Harris Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Grades: 7-8
| 828 students
Rank: #33.
Broadmeadow
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Broadmeadow Rd
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1155 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
William Mitchell
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Brookline Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Needham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Needham, MA include High Rock School, Pollard Middle School and Broadmeadow.
How many public schools are located in Needham, MA?
5 public schools are located in Needham, MA.
What percentage of students in Needham, MA go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Needham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Needham, MA?
Needham, MA public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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