For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,925 students in 02492, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,086 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 02492, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02492, MA are High Rock School, Pollard Middle School and Broadmeadow. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02492 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02492, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02492, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Rock School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
77 Ferndale Road
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0400
Grades: 6
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Pollard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Harris Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0480
Grades: 7-8
| 818 students
Rank: #33.
Broadmeadow
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Broadmeadow Rd
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0448
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Newman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1155 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0416
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
William Mitchell
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Brookline Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-0466
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02492, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02492, MA include High Rock School, Pollard Middle School and Broadmeadow.
How many public schools are located in 02492?
5 public schools are located in 02492.
What percentage of students in 02492 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 02492 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02492?
02492 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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