For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 181 students in the neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Powder House Square is Benjamin G Brown. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin G Brown
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville, MA include Benjamin G Brown.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville?
the neighborhood of Powder House Square, Somerville public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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