For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 371 students in the neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville, MA.
The top-ranked public school in West Somerville is West Somerville Neighborhood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Somerville Neighborhood
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville, MA include West Somerville Neighborhood.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville?
the neighborhood of West Somerville, Somerville public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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