For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,894 students in Westwood, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,036 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 Martha Jones, William E Sheehan and Westwood High School. 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 72% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (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 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westwood, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Paul Hanlon
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #66.
Deerfield School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
72 Deerfield Avenue
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #77.
E W Thurston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: PK
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westwood, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Westwood, MA include Martha Jones, William E Sheehan and Westwood High School. Westwood has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Westwood, MA?
8 public schools are located in Westwood, MA.
What percentage of students in Westwood, MA go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Westwood, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood, MA?
Westwood, MA public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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