Schools in Newton, Massachusetts (2025)
22 schools · 11,632 students · 22 public · median Enrollment 351.
Newton, in Massachusetts, has 22 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,632 students. By level there are 15 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 other; by sector 22 public.
The median Enrollment across Newton's schools is 351, below the Massachusetts median of 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
21 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Charles E Brown Middle (94.4, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by John Ward (91.3, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Franklin (90.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 19 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 Newton North High (2,096 students), Newton South High (1,898 students), F A Day Middle (860 students).
Schools are spread across 7 citys, with the most in Newton Centre (6), Newton (5), Newtonville (4), West Newton (2).
Ranked schools in Newton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 194Charles E Brown MiddleNewton Centre · Public Middle80% Math proficiency · 713 students
- 291John WardNewton Centre · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 186 students
- 391FranklinWest Newton · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 491Mason-RiceNewton Centre · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 591C C BurrAuburndale · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 690Oak Hill MiddleNewton · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 649 students
- 789Memorial SpauldingNewton Centre · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 342 students
- 889F A Day MiddleNewtonville · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 860 students
- 988Bigelow MiddleNewton · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 1088PeirceWest Newton · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 249 students
- 1188Newton North HighNewtonville · Public High84% Math proficiency · 2,096 students
- 1287Newton South HighNewton Centre · Public High85% Math proficiency · 1,898 students
- 1386CountrysideNewton Highlands · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 1486BowenNewton Centre · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 325 students
- 1586Horace MannNewtonville · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 351 students
- 1685A E AngierWaban · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 1783CabotNewtonville · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 1882UnderwoodNewton · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 253 students
- 1980ZervasWaban · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 2078WilliamsAuburndale · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 211 students
- 2174Lincoln-EliotNewton · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 336 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles E Brown Middle Newton Centre · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 94.4 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 713 |
| 2 | John Ward Newton Centre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 91.3 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 186 |
| 3 | Franklin West Newton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 90.8 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 4 | Mason-Rice Newton Centre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 90.8 Top 5% | 78% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 5 | C C Burr Auburndale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 90.5 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 6 | Oak Hill Middle Newton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 89.7 Top 5% | 79% Math proficiency | 649 |
| 7 | Memorial Spaulding Newton Centre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 88.8 Top 5% | 73% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 8 | F A Day Middle Newtonville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 88.7 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 860 |
| 9 | Bigelow Middle Newton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 88.2 Top 5% | 72% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 10 | Peirce West Newton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 88.1 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 249 |
| 11 | Newton North High Newtonville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87.7 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 2,096 |
| 12 | Newton South High Newton Centre · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 86.7 Top 5% | 85% Math proficiency | 1,898 |
| 13 | Countryside Newton Highlands · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.4 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 14 | Bowen Newton Centre · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.7 Top 5% | 71% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 15 | Horace Mann Newtonville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.6 Top 5% | 69% Math proficiency | 351 |
| 16 | A E Angier Waban · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.7 Top 10% | 65% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 17 | Cabot Newtonville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.1 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 18 | Underwood Newton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81.8 Top 10% | 62% Math proficiency | 253 |
| 19 | Zervas Waban · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 63% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 20 | Williams Auburndale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 77.8 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 211 |
| 21 | Lincoln-Eliot Newton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.4 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 336 |
Other schools in Newton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Newton?
Charles E Brown Middle is the highest-ranked school in Newton with a Success Index (US) of 94.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Newton?
Newton has 22 schools (4 middle, 15 elementary, 2 high, 1 other) educating 11,632 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Newton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Newton is 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.