Schools in Needham, Massachusetts (2025)
8 schools · 5,493 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 533.
Needham, in Massachusetts, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,493 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Needham's schools is 533, above the Massachusetts median of 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Pollard Middle (94.7, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by High Rock School (91.6, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and Needham High (89.2, top 5% of high schools nationally). 6 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Needham High (1,633 students), Pollard Middle (867 students), Newman Elementary (696 students).
Ranked schools in Needham
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 195Pollard MiddleNeedham · Public Middle85% Math proficiency · 867 students
- 292High Rock SchoolNeedham · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 441 students
- 389Needham HighNeedham · Public High89% Math proficiency · 1,633 students
- 485Sunita L. Williams ElementaryNeedham · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 533 students
- 584BroadmeadowNeedham · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 683William MitchellNeedham · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 424 students
- 771Newman ElementaryNeedham · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 696 students
- 871John EliotNeedham · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 397 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pollard Middle Needham · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 94.7 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 867 |
| 2 | High Rock School Needham · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 91.6 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 441 |
| 3 | Needham High Needham · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 89.2 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 1,633 |
| 4 | Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.4 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 533 |
| 5 | Broadmeadow Needham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.4 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 6 | William Mitchell Needham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.4 Top 10% | 68% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 7 | Newman Elementary Needham · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.3 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 696 |
| 8 | John Eliot Needham · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 397 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Needham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Needham?
Pollard Middle is the highest-ranked school in Needham with a Success Index (US) of 94.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Needham?
Needham has 8 schools (2 middle, 1 high, 5 elementary) educating 5,493 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Needham?
The median Enrollment across schools in Needham is 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.