For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,434 students in 02459, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,165 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 02459, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02459, MA are Newton South High School, Mason-rice and John Ward. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02459 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02459, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02459, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton South High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
140 Brandeis Road
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6700
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,898 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mason-rice
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Pleasant Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9570
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9570
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
John Ward
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Dolphin Rd
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6450
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6450
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Charles E Brown Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Meadowbrook Rd
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6900
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Wheeler Road
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9200
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Memorial Spaulding
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Brookline Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9600
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9600
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Bowen
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
280 Cypress Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9330
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9330
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02459, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02459, MA include Newton South High School, Mason-rice and John Ward.
How many public schools are located in 02459?
7 public schools are located in 02459.
What percentage of students in 02459 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 02459 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02459?
02459 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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