John Ward
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newton Centre, Massachusetts 02459 · Newton
#22 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#519 of 50,301 nationally
About John Ward
John Ward is a public elementary located in Newton Centre, in the Newton school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 186 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 22nd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (79th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 186.
There are 6 schools in Newton Centre; John Ward ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Ward by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Ward
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bigelow Middle
Newton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students · 1.5 km away
Edison Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
502 students · 1.6 km away
Underwood
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students · 1.7 km away
Lyon K-8 School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students · 1.9 km away
Cabot
Newtonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students · 1.9 km away
Mason-Rice
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students · 1.9 km away
Lyon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
95 students · 2.0 km away
Winship Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students · 2.1 km away
Bowen
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students · 2.2 km away
Newton North High
Newtonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,096 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Kittredge
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
185 students
Discovery School at Four Corners
Greenfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
185 students
Cold Spring
Belchertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
188 students
Memorial
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
189 students
Ellison-Parks Early Education School
Mattapan · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
190 students
Donald Ross
Braintree · Public elementary · Grades K–4
182 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Ward a good school?
John Ward has a Success Index (US) of 91.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #22 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Ward rank in Massachusetts?
John Ward ranks #22 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #519 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Ward?
John Ward had 186 students in 2025.
Is John Ward a elementary school or a high school?
John Ward is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Ward?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Ward; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.