For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,957 students in 02472, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02472, MA are James Russell Lowell, Hosmer and Watertown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02472 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02472, MA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02472, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Russell Lowell
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Lowell Ave.
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7770
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7770
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Hosmer
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Concord Rd
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7740
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7740
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Waverley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Cunniff
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
246 Warren Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02472, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02472, MA include James Russell Lowell, Hosmer and Watertown Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02472?
4 public elementary schools are located in 02472.
What is the racial composition of students in 02472?
02472 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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