Schools in Watertown, Massachusetts (2025)
5 schools · 2,844 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 583.
Watertown, in Massachusetts, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,844 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Watertown's schools is 583, above the Massachusetts median of 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is James Russell Lowell (77.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Watertown High (71.7, top 25% of high schools nationally), and Hosmer (64.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Watertown High (761 students), Hosmer (758 students), Watertown Middle (583 students).
Ranked schools in Watertown
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 177James Russell LowellWatertown · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 422 students
- 272Watertown HighWatertown · Public High62% Math proficiency · 761 students
- 365HosmerWatertown · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 758 students
- 458Watertown MiddleWatertown · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 583 students
- 551CunniffWatertown · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 320 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Russell Lowell Watertown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.2 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 422 |
| 2 | Watertown High Watertown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.7 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 761 |
| 3 | Hosmer Watertown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 4 | Watertown Middle Watertown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 583 |
| 5 | Cunniff Watertown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.6 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 320 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Watertown side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Watertown?
James Russell Lowell is the highest-ranked school in Watertown with a Success Index (US) of 77.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Watertown?
Watertown has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 2,844 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Watertown?
The median Enrollment across schools in Watertown is 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.