#193 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#4875 of 50,301 nationally
About Zervas
Zervas is a public elementary located in Waban, in the Newton school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 399 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 193rd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (75th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 399.
There are 2 schools in Waban; Zervas 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%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 Zervas by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Zervas
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
A E Angier
Waban · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 1.2 km away
Mason-Rice
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students · 1.6 km away
Peirce
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students · 1.8 km away
Newton North High
Newtonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,096 students · 2.0 km away
Countryside
Newton Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students · 2.2 km away
Bowen
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students · 2.7 km away
Cabot
Newtonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students · 2.7 km away
Newton Early Childhood Program
Newton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
173 students · 2.9 km away
Williams
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
211 students · 2.9 km away
Preschool at Wellesley Schools
Wellesley · Public other · Grades PK–PK
87 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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399 students
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399 students
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Nantucket · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
399 students
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
Adams · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
398 students
Oak Street Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Henry P Clough
Mendon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
398 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Zervas a good school?
Zervas has a Success Index (US) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #193 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 Zervas rank in Massachusetts?
Zervas ranks #193 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #4875 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Zervas?
Zervas had 399 students in 2025.
Is Zervas a elementary school or a high school?
Zervas is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Zervas?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Zervas; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.