For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,022 students in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Piety Corner Historic District are Douglas Macarthur Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 Lincoln Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham, MA include Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Piety Corner Historic District, Waltham?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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