For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,842 students in Westwood, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,014 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Westwood, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Westwood has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked public schools in Westwood, MA are Westwood High School, Martha Jones and William E Sheehan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwood, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Westwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westwood, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Martha Jones
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Martha Jones Rd
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
William E Sheehan
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
549 Pond Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Downey
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Downey Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
E W Thurston Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Westwood, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
72 Deerfield Avenue
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westwood, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Westwood, MA include Westwood High School, Martha Jones and William E Sheehan. Westwood has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Westwood?
7 public schools are located in Westwood.
What percentage of students in Westwood go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Westwood are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood?
Westwood public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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