For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 450 students in the neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Needham Heights is William Mitchell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Mitchell
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Brookline Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham, MA include William Mitchell.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham?
the neighborhood of Needham Heights, Needham public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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