For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 683 students in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton Corner are Bigelow Middle School and Underwood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bigelow Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 Vernon St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Underwood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Vernon Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9660
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9660
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton, MA include Bigelow Middle School and Underwood.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton?
the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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