Best West Newton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 585 students in West Newton, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 667 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in West Newton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in West Newton, MA are Peirce and Franklin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Newton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Newton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in West Newton, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peirce
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
170 Temple Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 559-9630
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Franklin
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Derby Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 559-9500
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in West Newton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in West Newton, MA include Peirce and Franklin.
How many public schools are located in West Newton?
2 public schools are located in West Newton.
What percentage of students in West Newton go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in West Newton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Newton?
West Newton public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

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