For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,650 students in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Hill are Newton South High School, Charles E Brown Middle School and Oak Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA include Newton South High School, Charles E Brown Middle School and Oak Hill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center?
the neighborhood of Oak Hill, Newton Center public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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