Peirce
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Newton, Massachusetts 02465 · Newton
#61 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#1278 of 50,301 nationally
About Peirce
Peirce is a public elementary located in West Newton, in the Newton school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 249 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 61st of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (76th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 249.
There are 2 schools in West Newton; Peirce ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Peirce by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Peirce
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
C C Burr
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 1.4 km away
Williams
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
211 students · 1.5 km away
A E Angier
Waban · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 1.7 km away
Zervas
Waban · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students · 1.8 km away
Franklin
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students · 1.8 km away
Newton North High
Newtonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,096 students · 2.0 km away
Newton Early Childhood Program
Newton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
173 students · 2.0 km away
F A Day Middle
Newtonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students · 2.3 km away
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 2.6 km away
Horace Mann
Newtonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students · 2.8 km away
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249 students
Mulready Elementary
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
249 students
Eames Way School
Marshfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Marion E Zeh
Northborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peirce a good school?
Peirce has a Success Index (US) of 88.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #61 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 Peirce rank in Massachusetts?
Peirce ranks #61 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #1278 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Peirce?
Peirce had 249 students in 2025.
Is Peirce a elementary school or a high school?
Peirce is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Peirce?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Peirce; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.