For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,665 students in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Piety Corner Historic District are Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, Waltham Sr High School and John F Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
494 Lincoln Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Waltham Sr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5445
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,816 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA include Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, Waltham Sr High School and John F Kennedy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham?
the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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